The life and times of a PCV in the Philippines.
They’re fickle things, they are. There’s been a massive mudslide in the Philippines recently, so massive that it damn near buried an entire town. The projected number of casualties has varied greatly from news source to news source (remember the ridiculous count they had going for hurricane Katrina?), but it Read More …
Also, I got my hands on a copy of this year’s A Life Inspired, Tales of Peace Corps Service. I’m quite eager to dig in. It looks good, except for the soundbite by the shrub on the back cover.
Rumor# 1: Tonight I ventured to Ann Arbor to attend a Peace Corps reception at U of M. Overall, it was quite enjoyable- I’m glad that I took the time to go. Just before I left to go home, one of the recruiters at U of M mentioned something interesting Read More …
While serving in the peace corps is generally quite safe, there have been instances of volunteer deaths during service. Unfortunately, there has recently been a tragedy with a volunteer in Tonga. In this instance, her death was due to an accident that could just as easily have occurred here in Read More …
Things are starting to come together. Officially, I’ve got less than 2 months until I get on the plane at Detroit Metro International. I know that there’s still a good deal of time left, some people don’t even get their invites until 6 weeks prior to leave, but I’m feeling Read More …
So I ordered myself a medic alert necklace. I didn’t realize it, but I guess anyone with a medical condition or allergies must have one during PC service. Fancy. I’m thinking it’s going to have to be a 24-7 thing or I’m going to forget it the majority of the Read More …
I finally got my shit, and some cash, together and bought my new camera. I debated back and forth on several and finally decided to go with the Canon Powershot A620. It’s very similar to my old camera, but much, MUCH better. Eventually, I’ll get ahold of a waterproof case Read More …
So, I just checked out my bank statement and figured something out. On Wednesday, I spent the better half of my afternoon getting my fee free passport papers for PC filled out as well as my visa applications for the Philippines. Fee free passport is a misnomer. All in all Read More …
Amidst a bevy of errands I opened up a “piggy bank” savings account at the local credit union. I decided that I needed to do this so that I would actually be able to squirrel away a bit of cash for later without the ease of an atm/check card to Read More …
Ok, this morning I received a phone call from the placment office (I had called yesterday, but got voicemail) and officially accepted my invitation.
Went out to the store with my sister to get some groceries and came home to find the much anticipated envelope in the door. After hauling all of the grocery bags into the house I tore into it and I’m taking a moment’s break from reading all of the country Read More …
AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!! It took months to get med. and less than a week to switch regions and get placed. Now I just have to wait for the bloody thing to arrive. *dies*