*Notes From The Field are weekly blog summaries of life in Botswana as a Peace Corps Volunteer. They are written and published on Sundays. October 5th, 2015 I know I know! I'm like two weeks late. But with good reason! Let's get into it! From September 14 to the 19 I was in the capital city of Gaborone for Peace Corps Committee meetings. As the secretary … [Read more...]
Gone Seoul Searching!
The Black American Expat series was so popular earlier this year I decided to bring it back for the last quarter of 2015. Today on the blog we have Brittany who is a teacher who has gone seoul searching in South Korea. Read on to find out how her life as an expat has been flourishing. Check out all her awesome pictures as well. If you have a question for Brittany feel free … [Read more...]
Notes From The Field #3
*Notes From The Field are weekly blog summaries of life in Botswana as a Peace Corps Volunteer. They are written and published on Sundays. September 15th, 2015 The notes from the field for last week are a little late but for a good reason. I guess you'll find out why this coming Sunday :) Last week was a bit difficult if I must be honest. I was having problems at … [Read more...]
Elephant Sands
Hi guys, I wanted to share a video of my trip to Elephant Sands. It's a restaurant and lodge in Nata, a small village in northern Botswana. It is truly amazing to be in an environment and country where animals roams freely at their will. My previous experience with elephants have been in zoos or watching them at the circus. If you should ever get the chance to do a game … [Read more...]
Notes From The Field #2
*Notes From The Field are weekly blog summaries of life in Botswana as a Peace Corps Volunteer. They are written and published on Sundays. Notes from the field #2 Monday- August 31st, 2015 What is it about Monday's? At the beginning of the week shouldn't your productivity level be at an all time high? This morning started with the normal routine. However … [Read more...]
Ask me Anything: Volunteer in Belize
Ask me Anything: How did I volunteer in Belize? This week there was a really cool question from De_Ann. She wanted to know more about volunteering in Belize. I was surprised to see comments on one of my older posts but so happy for the opportunity to reflect back on Belize. Also grateful to share with everyone about how you can volunteer there too! Let's get into … [Read more...]
Notes from the field #1
Notes from the field #1 Monday - August 24th 2015 I woke up at 6 today and got out the bed at 6:20 a.m. Actually I woke up at 3:37 a.m. and don’t really know when I fell asleep again. Must have been nerves. Thinking about all the elements coming together for my first ever 3-day workshop. I’ve been planning it for the past four weeks and yes I’ll admit I am an over … [Read more...]
Creating a Mastermind Group!
Creating a mastermind group! I’ve been all talk and no solid actions for awhile when I think about the transitions that I want to make with this blog. What started out as a platform to share my travel journey, travel advice and natural hair has grown into so much more. My interests have changed as much as my jobs in the past four years of blogging and it is time this site … [Read more...]
One year in Botswana
Yesterday marked one year in Botswana with Peace Corps. Let me tell you it hasn't been easy at all. There were days when I didn't think I would last the rest of the week. Peace Corps is hard but not in the ways that I imagined. I've never questioned the American portrayal on race relations so much. Nor ponder the unseen dangers of international development in a developing … [Read more...]
Ask Me Anything
Dumelang! Yesterday I received a question on Instagram and decided it would be best to answer it here for others wondering the same thing! Evilqueenkimba wanted to know about natural hair in the Peace Corps, see her question below! First things first...how do I maintain a healthy regimen with limited access to water? Well Kimba, let me be honest with you. My Peace … [Read more...]