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Sometimes she gets away from me.
When walking Maní in Nicaragua, she’d sometimes get away from me. She’d get into a neighbor’s yard and run around, play with their dog, bark at their cat, stare at their horses, or chase their chickens. The whole family would … Continue reading
Originally posted on huseem:
When I talk with my PC friends after they come back from a trip to the States, we always have the same conversations. “Wow, wasn’t hot water great??” or “I love being able to drive myself…
Mid-Service Crisis
Mid-service crisis is: crying on the bus ride home while wedged in between two very large men (and trying to hide it from them). Here’s a tip: if you put your head against the seat in front of you, you … Continue reading
Posted in Peace Corps, Volunteer
Tagged Central/ South America, Culture, expat, family, Health, mid-service crisis, nicaragua, Peace Corps
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A Letter to America
Dear America*, I know we haven’t seen each other in about a year, but I’ve been thinking about you lately. Maybe it’s not fair of me to be writing to you; I’m the one that left. You’ve always been there … Continue reading
Posted in Peace Corps, Volunteer
Tagged america, Central/ South America, Culture, expat, nicaragua, Peace Corps, travel
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Under My Skin 