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PC in the news

Posted onFebruary 6, 2006December 21, 2016Leave a comment

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 …

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Last Minute Plans

Posted onJanuary 27, 2006December 21, 2016Leave a comment

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 …

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Stuff to buy

Posted onJanuary 21, 2006December 21, 2016Leave a comment

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 …

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New Camera & Case

Posted onJanuary 7, 2006December 21, 2016Leave a comment

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 …

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“Technically”

Posted onDecember 11, 2005December 21, 2016Leave a comment

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 …

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Saving Up

Posted onNovember 2, 2005December 21, 2016Leave a comment

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 …

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“Officially”

Posted onOctober 11, 2005December 21, 2016Leave a comment

Ok, this morning I received a phone call from the placment office (I had called yesterday, but got voicemail) and officially accepted my invitation.

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It arrived today!

Posted onOctober 7, 2005December 21, 2016Leave a comment

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 …

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YOU HAVE AN UPDATE IN YOUR STATUS!

Posted onOctober 5, 2005December 21, 2016Leave a comment

  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*

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Decision MAde

Posted onSeptember 30, 2005December 21, 2016Leave a comment

So, I made up my mind and called my (former) PO. I decided to go ahead and switch regions, and I *should* receive an invitation in about a month. I figure, either way I’m going to have to wait and have more time to work and get things in order. Read More …

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Ok, so I have a dilema.

Posted onSeptember 29, 2005December 21, 2016Leave a comment

I received a call from my placement officer today- apparently the person I spoke to yesterday was NOT that person. She says, “well you got medical clearance yesterday- but your program is full so you can’t leave in November.” After further discussion she tells me that my next option is Read More …

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Call from the PCMO Office

Posted onSeptember 27, 2005December 21, 2016Leave a comment

So, after keepign myself awake last night stressing about my impending deadline, I got a phone call this afternoon. It was my nurse, looking over my file asking a few questions. My doctor had given me an EKG, not realizing that it was only for people 50 and older, and Read More …

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