In the fall of 2003, while trying to figure out what I wanted to do with my life after graduation, I began to consider an option that I had previously considered a little more than slightly insane: the Peace Corps. After doing some research and talking to my local recruiter, I decided that it was something that I wanted to do and began the long process of actually joining. There have been many annoyances and tests of my patience (and I haven’t even begun my service yet!), but I’m hoping that it will all be worth it in the end.

I’ve put together a website here so that my friends and family can keep track of where I am and if I’m alive and kicking as well as an account of my experiences that may be informational to people considering making a similar journey.