Archive for April 2008
Medical Review Paperwork Complete
Thursday, April 24, 2008 | 7:28 pmThey say it takes patience, dedication, resourcefulness, and persistence to make a good Peace Corps volunteer. I believe that in dealing with my HMO for the past month, I have exercised all of these traits.
After eight visits to the doctors office, two visits to the dentist, and countless phone calls, I finally completed my [...]
Les Africains de la Chanson Francophone
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 | 8:31 pmSquee! Those who know me know that I have a love of music. I just found a site on l’Internet that very concisely explains African music, the different styles, regions, instruments, etc. I’m having the grandest time reading the bios of famous African musicians and listening to samples of their work.
The only [...]
Foreign Films
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 | 6:19 pmIn preparation for my future adventure to a French-speaking country, I’ve spent the last several weeks immersing myself in the language. I’m taking full advantage of Blockbuster’s $0.99 movies. Here’s what I’ve been watching lately. All are in French, with English subtitles:
An Affair of Love - Loved this one. Totally hot. [...]
Africa
Friday, April 11, 2008 | 3:57 pmI went to Borders last night and bought this book on Africa, as well as a detailed map of Western Africa, where I expect to be serving. I figure that if I don’t pass the medical review, or I get assigned elsewhere, then at least I’ll learn something about a continent I know almost [...]
Forms, Charts, and Needles
Tuesday, April 1, 2008 | 5:01 pmI’m in the Medical Review portion of the Peace Corps process. I received a packet of forms which needs to be filled out by my doctors. The unfortunate thing is that with Kaiser, I have not one but many doctors, and therefore, I have to make appointments with each to take care of [...]