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So, after receiving a phonecall from our country desk, we learned we leave for the airport at 2:30. On our way to Ukraine tonight. My heart is pumping a million miles an hour and my anxiety is sooo much higher than it was at JFK, but the transition to the airport is so different, that [...]
So, just an update. I’m in DC. No, I didn’t quit the Peace Corps. I’ll be in DC for a few days while they sort out a bit of a VISA snafu. There’s six of us total. Coincidently all women. We’re starting to think of this as a mini vacation, but yet I don’t think [...]
It is officially my last day in the US of A. In the morning I will head toward JFK with 110 other bright eyed and bushy tailed volunteers. I’ve only met one other University teacher and it makes me a bit nervous. But, then again I only met half the group. I mean, I knew [...]
For those of you who have been to summer camp you understand the welcomed letter from home. That being said, here I invite you to blow the dust off your old stationary, stretch out those fingers, and scribble a few words to yours truly.
Until about mid-December you can send your letters to:
U.S. Peace Corps/Ukraine
PCV Sharon [...]
Today I attempted to pack my two bags. But I fell short, may attempt packing again. Was happy that one pack only weighed 35 pounds – almost triumphant, but the second pack made me more worried.
Here goes nothing – and yes I understand I’m a clothes horse – but 2 years of my life is [...]
With packing comes the unexpected cold feet. The omg-what-am-I-doing double think that pours out of my brain. And if I didn’t go into this with just a smidgen of hestitation I’d be worried. This will be challenging. This could rock me to my core, but ultimately this experience will make me a better person. There [...]
Tonight is my last night in San Francisco. It’ll be a few years before I return, but so far my trip has been pretty perfect.
Included: shopping, shopping, shopping, hand holding, lobster mac and cheese, silly bartenders with well plucked eyebrows, best friend hugs, Alcatraz, bonfires, smelling like s’mores, trips to Jack in the Box for [...]
Tomorrow is my last day of work.
Today I turned in my work key, and the IT department decided my last day isn’t the 12th, but really today – and deleted my email account. That didn’t take long. I think once work is over the finiteness of leaving for Ukraine will finally set it.
Lately, I’ve let [...]
Today, I found out my PC staging would be in Philly. Not only that, but my one way ticket would cost the Peace Corps about $850. So much for hardship. Oh well, they want me to fly across the country from the middle of nowhere – well, sadly it may cost a bit. I also [...]
Tomorrow, my mom and I will begin our pre-packing nightmare. From stockings to sweaters to boots. Sizing up the suitcases to meet appropriate PC requirements, to figuring out – how to make everything out of very little. Who knew the basics could come in so handy. But, we’ll see. 100 [...]
Today, I perused the packing list for Ukraine on a Peace Corps Wiki website. Of all the suggestions, the one that stood out to me the most was about swimwear. Along side bringing a swimsuit fell this short description: “in Ukraine, women of all ages, shapes, and sizes wear bikinis. It is the norm [...]
Friday the bulk of my “surviving Ukraine” kit came. This included a beautiful wool coat with faux fur collar, insulated gloves, Russian-esque fur hat, and warm boots. [Maybe before I leave I'll post of picture in the entire get up - probably a bit much all at once, but worth a laugh or two] A [...]
About a week ago, my country desk correspondent emailed me a list of contacts for current volunteers. Among this list of contacts were a speckling of Higher Education volunteers – aka – my people. After selectively deciding against emailing the married couples – since their experience will likely be very divergent from mine, I settled [...]
In six weeks, I’ll embark for Ukraine.
The process began back in March when I found myself – well – not accepted into a PhD program. And my closest second place choice was Pastry School, something my parents weren’t too happy to hear. “You want to take out more student loans?” they asked over the phone. [...]
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