During training, we received a list of our potential sites, and we all got the chance to “apply” for a site in our program. There are only four secondary math education volunteers, and I was one of them. The four … Continue reading →
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I just had to post this. A Form D student named Fule asked me to look over her collection of poetry she has written (what do I look like, the poetry lady?) and maybe help her make a book. Of … Continue reading →
… guy that I just met driving my taxi. … guy ringing me up at the grocery store with no teeth. … crazy drunk 60-year-old that won’t let go of my hand. Seriously, what do they think we are going … Continue reading →
There is a girl at school named Evelyn (this is her Christian name—more on Basotho naming traditions to come!) and she is a Form B student which is the American equivalent of 9th grade. She asked me to read and edit … Continue reading →
Over Christmas I got in this hitch with a more “well-to-do” Basotho couple and their beautiful newborn baby. As usual with hitches, you try to make conversation any way you can (in Sesotho, and if you’re lucky, in English) and … Continue reading →
…. now let’s hope I can keep this within 100 pounds. And hopefully I finish this before Rachel Zoe at 9pm. Ohhhh how my priorities will have changed by tomorrow!! Clothes sports bras (2) black socks (12 pairs) regular bras … Continue reading →
1. REI bug hut 2 $90 thank you aunt chris and uncle tom! 2. wenger yeti boot $50 3. nalgene water bottles (2) $8/ea 4. north face venture jacket $60 5. REI quick dry towels (2) $20/ea 6. ALPS mountaineering … Continue reading →
In the car with my boyfriend, brother, and mom. Me: Yeah, so I have to buy one of those diva cup things, just because I’m pretty sure it will be really annoying to have to use tampons over there. Mom: … Continue reading →
LESOTHO!!! (again I apologize for the caps). Teaching math and leaving october 12th people! Things could not have worked out better, and I am feeling so fortunate. I cannot wait to get to know the rest of my group of … Continue reading →
Forget my intense hate for capital letters, IT’S HAPPENING!!! I’m in, I’m in, I’m in. I’m leaving, I’m leaving, I’m leaving. It is cra-zay. I keep saying the most simple things over in my head and I am completely boggled. … Continue reading →
Last Wednesday I received an email from my Placement Officer! It was more than unexpected; I was bracing myself to not hear any PC news for months and months, and that’s if I was lucky! Since it was so unexpected, … Continue reading →
I could blame myself: ”Why did 4pm have to come around?” ”Why did I have to program my Blackberry to receive my emails INSTANTLY??” “Why did I have to tell everyone about my stupid nomination, which I’ve come to realize means absolutely … Continue reading →
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