Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light. -Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban I don't usually talk about politics on here. But, as you probably know, the US elections were this past Tuesday. I know people from the other side of … Continue reading Finding Light in the Darkness
Tag: Peace Corps Moldova
Life Lately in Moldova
I've been in Moldova for almost five months now and at site for about two and a half months. I'm starting to feel like things are finally settling in and I've gotten more or less used to life here in Moldova. So what have I been up to? Teaching English At first, it was quite … Continue reading Life Lately in Moldova
Weekend in Chisinau with My Host Family
A week ago on Friday afternoon, as soon as I had finished my classes and eaten lunch, my host mom and I headed out for a weekend in Chisinau. Our trip to Chisinau took twice the usual amount of time. Our town only has rutieras (buses) to Causeni and Chisinau in the morning, so we … Continue reading Weekend in Chisinau with My Host Family
Ziua Profesorului (Teacher’s Day)
One of the things I've noticed since coming to Moldova is that just because we don't celebrate many international holidays (International Day of Peace, International Women's Day, International Teacher's Day) very much in the United States, they are actually a pretty big deal elsewhere. Two Wednesdays ago (October 5th) was International Teacher's Day, which is … Continue reading Ziua Profesorului (Teacher’s Day)
Weekend Visit to Chisinau
I spent this past weekend in Chisinau. There were a number of Peace Corps related events happening, as well as the National Day of Wine, which I didn't necessarily intend on attending, but ended up going to. My rutiera (mini bus) gets into Chisinau at 8 in the morning, so I first went to the … Continue reading Weekend Visit to Chisinau
The Oke Den 