Happy Anniversary to me...to us! Well at least I think those are the right words for this occasion. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Exactly 6 months ago today, I landed in the country once known as Bechanaland, to begin my Peace Corps training and my 27 months of service. After 3 nights in a cozy hotel in the capital city, all 75 volunteers, known as Bots 15, were piled in two government … [Read more...]
Consistently Inconsistent
Last year I set a ton a goals for myself and this blog and unfortunately due to poor management of time(and frolicking around Spain), I didn't accomplish all of them. Since starting the new year goal setting has been on my mind a ton lately. As well as digging deeper into my inner self to explore why at times I feel like I am lagging behind. I've spent … [Read more...]
Black History Month
3 days late in launching this but never a dollar short! ;) Black history month is a time to commemorate those who've walked before us and helped to shape America and the world as we know it. This year accounts from black American expats and Peace Corps Volunteers across the globe will be featured here in order to share and highlight the amazing work we are doing … [Read more...]
Go Slow
Your Setswana phrase today is: "A o a bona" (sounds like Awwah bona) - Do you see... When we are so caught up with meeting deadlines (me trying to post everyday), what to do next in life or even where to travel to next, it's really easy to miss the beauty of life in front of us. This phrase literally means " Do you see that" for example: A o a bona koloi?- Do you see … [Read more...]
Wanderlust is a Disease
If you've been following along for my 2015 intentions then you may have noticed I'm already failing at number 2! Not intentionally though! I've been good up until Monday of this week. And then yesterday came and left. What happened? Well honestly NOTHING is what happened. My sheer lack of movement was my downfall. Since this week began I've felt slightly … [Read more...]
Setswana
Welcome to Setswana Saturdays! Yup, you read that correctly! Every Saturday this month you will find a Setswana language lesson posted aqui (here in spanish)! Today's lesson: Greetings Greetings are one of the most important tidbits of this culture you need to know before visiting Botswana. If you need help with directions or have a complaint, your voice will NOT be heard … [Read more...]
Baboons!
I almost lost my life to a family of Baboons today! Oh dear God!!! I'm currently in the capital city for a doctors appointment. SIDENOTE: This was pre-arranged by the PC medical staff. Volunteers are not just allowed to wonder up to Gaborone whenever they feel the need. We must get special permission. OK now after my final appointment I headed back the Peace Corps office. … [Read more...]
Fonty Cafe Madrid
I am a self confessed foodie! I will travel for miles on foot to find a restaurant I've read about online. The last few weeks I spent in Spain were filled with food adventures in Madrid! Back in May I had one last medical check-up in Madrid (for Peace Corps) so I planned to fill my freetime with food explorations and finding free events. Fonty Cafe had so many reviews … [Read more...]
Wellness Wednesday
Every Wednesday I will share a wellness tidbit that I've been using while living in Botswana. Hence the name "Wellness Wednesday"! But I will also write about mental health and mindfulness because it is very important when living as an expat. Trust me! Since it is the 1st EVER Wednesday of 2015 I will share a program I recently started. I love Yoga and have dabbled in the … [Read more...]
Three goals of Peace Corps
"Well, what does a Peace Corps volunteer do?" This is usually the question I get when I reconnect with friends I haven't spoken to in a long time. My response: Our main purpose is to promote peace and friendship between host country nationals and the U.S. (Cue puzzled expression) Haha no but seriously, many people in America still don't have a clear understanding … [Read more...]