Leaving the Peace Corps Close of Service (COS) is the time when your Peace Corps service comes to an end. Its precursor is the Close of Service Conference which takes place about four or five months before you leave country. My COS was actually the last friday in July (2016) which also happened to be my birthday. A year later I'm finally able to write this post about … [Read more...]
Where you’re meant to be
My experience as an international Volunteer for the past 19 months has been interesting to say the least. As you know this isn't my first time volunteering abroad nor is it my first time living and working abroad. In light of this I chose to come into this new environment with no expectations. Actually my only missions were to be of service to others and continue to live in my … [Read more...]
Travel Affirmation Cards
Happy New Year! Travel Affirmation Cards are the topic of discussion today, but first... I trust that your holiday season went swimmingly! I pretty much hung around my site. Why do you ask? Well originally I'd planned to take some leave days but then my sister informed me that she was coming to Botswana for two weeks in January. Instead I opted to take leave when she arrives. … [Read more...]
Notes from the field #5
So this series fell by the way side. I've been a combination of busy and lazy so I haven't updated in a long time. Here goes the longest update ever! October and November were quite busy as the end of our districts financial quarter was coming to an end. Not only that but the activities that were scheduled for this time period in our evidence based plans (a list of … [Read more...]
Black 2 Travel
I know what you are thinking! Where have you been Tamara? Haha yes! I know I haven't posted in quite some time but for a good reason. I've been busy! So much to the point that I absolutely hate the word "BUSY" now! I'm busy...#gross...*puke* Well a few of my Peace Corps projects are actually growing legs. I feel like I start a new one every week! I am working with our … [Read more...]
Notes from the field #4
*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...]
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...]
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...]