Nothing new has really been going on, at least anything interesting to write about. I guess that means that I’ve adjusted to being here and now life seems normal to the point of not needing to be written about… So … Continue reading →
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In the United States, people complain about class sizes reaching 35. Perhaps there are some that veer towards 40 because the government cannot regulate every little detail. They complain because their child cannot receive special attention. They complain because they … Continue reading →
I have decided that I have developed a newfound taste of chicken lungs, liver, and heart. It’s the best part of the entire chicken and I don’t know why more people don’t appreciate it. I’ve yet to develop a palate … Continue reading →
Hanging out at the CSPS has shown me that doctors here work ten times harder than doctors do in the states, even though they don’t receive the same education or salary. The Majeur de Santé did a year of sociology … Continue reading →
One of the glorious things about working in a sector that focuses on gender and development is that I have control over what types of projects I want to do. It’s also a burden because I have too much control … Continue reading →
I am not going to lie, it’s really hard living in this country. It’s especially hard living alone. Having roommates or living with my family always meant sharing the chores or cooking together. Even then, I always took advantage of … Continue reading →
Today I moved into my new home for the next two years, my new home in a village of 2,059. When I first saw it, I thought to myself, “What the fuck? Is this house going to hold up for … Continue reading →
The end is finally here. I made it through the two months of Stage – well almost made it. I still have seven hours of Gulmancema and other training sessions this week. But before I know it, I will be … Continue reading →
Growing up, we learn certain things that tend to become common sense. One example is washing your hands after using the bathroom. I never realized the luxury that comes from growing up in the United States. Washing hands is strictly … Continue reading →
I finally moved into my host family’s house. I have been long waiting for this moment because frankly, I was tired of living in a hotel full of 75 other Americans. In Ouaga, it felt like I was in a dormitory … Continue reading →
I still cannot get over how cheap everything is here. Today I bought a can of tuna for 700 CFA not realizing that I can buy a whole meal for between 100-600 CFA. Grocery shopping needs to be done at a … Continue reading →
Training so far has definitely been a test of flexibility. During the whole application process, the Peace Corps continually stresses the importance of flexibility, but I guess can you can never know what they really mean until you are thrown … Continue reading →
Never in my life had I endured such a long and tiring journey when travelling across the world. Regardless of how much I love California, its location is not ideal. Five hours to Philadelphia, three hour bus ride to New York’s … Continue reading →
The question everyone has been asking me lately is “Are you ready for Africa?” It’s such a difficult question to answer because honestly, who’s ever ready to go to Africa? I don’t even think those who have been there before … Continue reading →
Thank you for having everything organized to the ‘T.” Everything sounds so wonderful and I really look forward to training. I also love the idea of an Adoption Ceremony for when we move in with our host families. I really … Continue reading →
Not really. I don’t understand how people depend on wishes rather than their own abilities. They don’t want to work for anything, they just want everything to fall into their lap. This realization has helped me see that instead of … Continue reading →
It still has not hit me that I will be moving across the world to one of Earth’s ten poorest countries. To say that I am going to Africa feels weird when rolling off my tongue. I am left speechless … Continue reading →
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