Archive for February 2009
Exploration
Friday, February 20, 2009 | 8:25 pmDr. Livingstone may have spent twenty-five years traversing East Africa, but nothing compares to the elation I felt today as I explored and conquered every inch of my little village.
Tomorrow, a few friends are coming to the South Coast for a little camping and R&R. One of them expressed interest in viewing my site [...]
Challenges of Rural Living
Wednesday, February 18, 2009 | 10:36 amNot Malaria
The blood test came back today; I didn’t have malaria! Guess I had a bad case of the flu. A bit of a relief, really. And yet, now I lack a good story to tell my friends back home.
Food Revisited
In the past month, I’ve had some time to learn about [...]
I Got Packages! (And Malaria)
Sunday, February 15, 2009 | 7:27 pmPackages
On Wednesday, I received 5 care packages from home! One of the Area Peace Corps Directors drove out to the coast from Nairobi for official business, and brought mail along. It was a really great treat. Some of the packages have been in transit or in holding for almost two months now. [...]
A Day In The Life
Tuesday, February 10, 2009 | 8:41 pmI’ve found some semblance of a daily routine, here in Kenya. Here’s a sample work day, to give you an idea of how I spend my time:
I never set my alarm, though I have a variety of natural methods for waking up in the morning. My first nudge is the first call [...]
The Work Ahead
Saturday, February 7, 2009 | 10:14 pmWorking In My Office
Wow. I’ve now been at site for a month. Where did the time go? Time moves fast, but the work moves slowly here, that’s for sure. My project hasn’t yet received its first funding distribution, which was supposed to come last month. Without money, there is not [...]
A Lesson In Community Integration
Monday, February 2, 2009 | 5:50 pmToday my PCV counterpart, Jeff, came over to hang out. He sent me an SMS in the morning, asking if I wanted curry noodles and fish for lunch. I said sure, not really knowing his plans for attaining fish and curry, but trusting he had a master plan. He arrived at my [...]
Peace Corps Timeline
Sunday, February 1, 2009 | 4:49 pmI’ve had a couple people inquire about the process of becoming a Peace Corps volunteer. So today, I’ve decided to post a timeline that documents my journey through the process. The time frame varies for everyone, depending on applicant skills, country needs, medical/dental clearance, finishing university courses, etc. There is lots of [...]