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1. I’m Bacccckkkkkkk – That’s right, the Peace Corps adventure is over and I’m back in the good old US of A. It’s still a little strange being back in New York City and it’s definitely going to be awhile before … Continue reading →
1. The Wall - “He who has not climbed the Great Wall is not a true man.” – Mao Zedong. So I guess I’m a true man now? Does it matter that I have no money and only one pair of … Continue reading →
1. It’s a Chinese World, We’re Just Living in It – This place is insane. Maybe it’s because I’m traveling alone or maybe it’s because I just came from Cambodia, but walking around today I really felt like I was … Continue reading →
After showing up late at the airport (I had to wait for my Cambodian family to get ready), discovering that my airline doesn’t allow more than 20kg of checked baggage (I had 57kg), and one the worst flights of my … Continue reading →
1. The Last Day – Well the bank account has been closed, the stool sample has been delivered, and I just finished up all my paperwork and left the Peace Corps office for the final time. Now I’m getting ready … Continue reading →
1. The Long Goodbye – Well I thought that leaving my village was going to be the hardest part of this goodbye process, but now it looks like my entire family and a group of my students are coming into … Continue reading →
1. The End of the Affair - Well it’s time. Time to go. Time to step away from this little corner of the world and somehow say goodbye to all the people who have been like family to me for … Continue reading →
1. The 4th of July – Happy Birthday America! I’m sorry I can’t be there to celebrate with you, but in just thirteen days I’ll be back on your soil and I’ll do my best to make it up to … Continue reading →
1. The Suit - Well I’m not sure if they managed to pull off the Don Draper look (a man can dream, right?), but I do know for a fact that this is the nicest I’ve ever looked in Cambodia. … Continue reading →
1. A Video – Film making at its best. 2. The Language Test – One of the final things you have to do before you can leave the Peace Corps is take an oral language exam. While the results of … Continue reading →
1. Hitting The Books Bottle- Well if there’s one thing that the Prey Sundek School knows how to do well, it’s throw a good party and this past Saturday night it certainly didn’t disappoint. From 3pm to 8pm about fifty … Continue reading →
1. Welcome to the Family – Its been almost five months since my dog Lucky fell off of a motorbike and was tragically killed. Its been a little over two weeks since my family’s other dog was hit by a … Continue reading →
1. Two Years - For the last two days I’ve been working on my Peace Corps “description of service” — a document which basically summarizes everything I’ve done during the past two years. While it’s a bit of a tedious … Continue reading →
1. The Beauty of Living Out of a Suitcase – One of the worst parts about leaving a place is the packing. When I left New York it honestly took me weeks to box up my life and get it … Continue reading →
1. First Foreigner - Well it turns out that I’m not quite as out of shape as I thought I was. While I still have a long way to go before the NYC Marathon, I was able to run 6:40 … Continue reading →
1. Twenty-Six – Well two days and three cakes later, the Prey Sundek birthday celebration has finally come to a close. Not since my eighth birthday (when I dressed up like a dinosaur and had a magician perform at my … Continue reading →
1. Starting Early – Well the birthday might not officially start until tomorrow, but tonight I had the first of three parties that are planned for the next twenty-four hours. I think it’s finally safe to say that my Cambodian … Continue reading →
1. Breakfast and Basketball - Well it’s not everyday that you get to eat breakfast, drink coffee, and watch the NBA Finals in a sports bar in Cambodia. Seeing the Mavs win was just the icing on the cake. 2. … Continue reading →
1. The Final Chapter - Well today is June 12, which means I now have less than one month left in Cambodia. The end is near. 2. Elizabeth Warren – There are a lot of really frustrating stories in the … Continue reading →
1. Final Law School Update – As I’m sure you all know, several months ago I was accepted to the University of Michigan Law School. I’ve been 100% sure that I was going for a while, but just for kicks … Continue reading →
1. Easy A – No talking, no copying, no cell phone usage, no leaving the room – those are the Cambodian exam rules in theory, but in practice it’s pretty much a free for all. During the fifteen minutes I … Continue reading →
1. Kicking It - Well now that schools out and I’m only teaching for one hour a day, I’m trying to find productive ways to fill the rest of my time. Today for example I spent three hours watching the … Continue reading →
1. The Last Lecture - Well this afternoon I taught my last class in the Cambodian public school system. The highlight of the day—when one of my students asked me if she could have my deodorant so she could remember … Continue reading →
1. Happy International Children’s Day – Another holiday. Another day off. If you asked me to rank the biggest problems with the Cambodian education system, the number of holidays would definitely be near the top. I don’t think there’s ever … Continue reading →
1. 6051 – As of today, 4,454 U.S. troops have died in Iraq and 1,597 in Afghanistan, including 948 in Afghanistan since Barack Obama took office. Lets get these guys home soon. Happy Memorial Day. 2. The End of an … Continue reading →
1. Happy Graduation! - First off, a big shout out to Emmett Knowlton who graduates tomorrow from Deerfield Academy. Well done brotha! 2. In a Land Far Far Away – You know what the hardest part about living in Cambodia … Continue reading →
1. Beautiful – Well the Prey Sundek School library took a big step forward today with the acquisition of its first book shelf. While the library has had books for a while, for as long as I’ve been here they’ve … Continue reading →
1. Take it Easy – Dear Michigan Law (and all future employers), After two years here in Cambodia, you need to understand that I can longer be expected to work when it’s: a) hot, b) cold (below 60 degrees), c) … Continue reading →
1. Seven Weeks – After spending the last week talking non-stop about going home, it’s weird to be back at site, teaching again, and knowing that I still have seven more weeks before I leave. It’s also really nice. Seven … Continue reading →
1. Spring Break Phnom Penh - After five days of liver destruction, I’m finally back at home trying to detox my body. There was a time when I could bounce back pretty quickly after a few nights of drinking, but … Continue reading →
1. Mark Your Calenders - On July 17th at 2:00pm EST, I’ll be making my triumphant return back to the motherland. I’m flying into JFK and will be spending the next two weeks in NY/NJ. See you in 59 days… … Continue reading →
1. So Much To Do, So Little Time - Book the plane tickets, close the bank account, write the final report, and don’t forget to poop in a cup and deliver it to the Peace Corps doctor. Oh man… it’s … Continue reading →
1. The Beginning of the End - On my way to Phnom Penh today for the K3 Close of Service Conference. After two years of being told how to live in Cambodia, it’s finally time for Peace Corps to tell … Continue reading →
1. Long Live the King – I’d like to start off the day by wishing a special happy birthday to my good friend, the King of Cambodia, King Sihamoni. 58 years young! Keep up the good work buddy! 2. 200,000 … Continue reading →
1. The Conference – This morning, after 2 1/2 days of stimulating classes on teaching English in Cambodia, the Takeo Province Teacher Training Conference officially came to a close. Big props to Julie Kiersky and Aaron Merchen for putting the … Continue reading →
1. Teacher Training – Sorry for not posting yesterday, but for the last two days I’ve been helping out with a workshop in my provincial town and have barely touched the computer. Workshop is going great though and if I … Continue reading →
1. Winning - After a week of non-stop traveling I’m finally back in my village. Now I have 24 hours to figure out what I’m supposed to be presenting at tomorrow’s Takeo Province Teacher Training Workshop. Time to get back … Continue reading →
1. The Beach – Arrived at the beach yesterday for the final leg of the Jenna Gottlieb Cambodian marathon. 48 hours here and then its back to America for Jenna and back to the village for me. 2. Gadget Envy … Continue reading →
1. Cambodia in Seven Days - Still on the go, but today for the first time in seven days I didn’t ride a bus or taxi. Instead I spent the morning walking around the Russian Market with Jenna (who after … Continue reading →
1. Jenna in Cambodia – On Saturday night at 10:30 pm Jenna Gottlieb arrived in Cambodia. After sleeping for about four hours she woke up, got in a taxi, and traveled for eight more hours on crappy Cambodian roads. She then took a forty-five minute … Continue reading →
1.Training T-Shirt - I have plenty of race shirts, but this NYC Marathon shirt that arrived in the mail yesterday is the first time I’ve ever seen a “training shirt.” 2. How Law Schools Completely Misrepresent Their Job Numbers - … Continue reading →
1. I’m In! – November 6, 2011. I’ll see you in Central Park. 2. Oh Shit! – 191 days? I guess this means it’s time to get my ass in shape. Anyone else out there running? 3. Wedding Photos - … Continue reading →
1. On the Go – Phnom Penh today. Back to Takeo tomorrow. Phnom Penh (again) on Saturday. Bantay Meanchey 0n Sunday. Siem Reap on Monday. Phnom Penh (again) on Wednesday. Nothing like spending hot season in the back of a … Continue reading →
1. Back To School – Well after about forty days of vacation, classes resumed this morning at the Prey Sundek School. And by resumed I mean that the students showed up, the teachers showed up, and then everyone went home. … Continue reading →
1. Cambodia vs. Thailand - Yesterday fighting broke out along the Thai/Cambodian border and at least six soldiers are reported to have been killed. It’s the first major incident since February when the two sides clashed at the Preah Vihear … Continue reading →
1. Show a Little Respect – Now I have no problem taking my hat off when I’m in the presence of a monk, but if that monk is going to smoke a cigarette in my face and talk loudly on … Continue reading →
1. The Social Life – You know you’ve been in the Peace Corps for too long when you consider a week of drinking and partying with people in your community to be “productive.“ The real world is gonna kill me… … Continue reading →
1. Freedom – So Khmer New Year is over, the hot season has kicked into high gear, and with no school for the next two weeks I’m not doing much of anything. While there have been times that I’ve complained … Continue reading →
1. It’s Too Damn Hot - As a rule I generally try to avoid talking about the weather, but I can’t help myself today. Holy shit it’s hot. 2. Cambodian Corruption - The Cambodian Parliament ia trying to pass a … Continue reading →
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