Comments on: My 15 Minutes http://armenia.kylegifford.com/2008/02/01/my-15-minutes/ Just Another Peace Corps Blog Sun, 20 May 2012 11:10:31 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: Arpine http://armenia.kylegifford.com/2008/02/01/my-15-minutes/#comment-795 Arpine Fri, 22 Feb 2008 09:48:28 +0000 http://armenia.kylegifford.com/index.php/2008/02/01/my-15-minutes/#comment-795 As a host country national (is that what the PC calls us?) I want to say that most of the time it is a change of mentality rather then financial assistance (which is also important but not as much) that we need for a better change. And I think you guys do a great job in being an example of how skills, education matter and also trying to bring the change of attitudes! Also, I completly agree that PCVs break some of the stereotypes we have about America --the older generation from soviet regime and the younger generation from Holliwood movies. So, Araj Hayastan, oh I meant Araj Khaghaghutyan Korpus! =) As a host country national (is that what the PC calls us?) I want to say that most of the time it is a change of mentality rather then financial assistance (which is also important but not as much) that we need for a better change. And I think you guys do a great job in being an example of how skills, education matter and also trying to bring the change of attitudes! Also, I completly agree that PCVs break some of the stereotypes we have about America –the older generation from soviet regime and the younger generation from Holliwood movies.
So, Araj Hayastan, oh I meant Araj Khaghaghutyan Korpus! =)

]]> By: Fourth Graders in KV http://armenia.kylegifford.com/2008/02/01/my-15-minutes/#comment-792 Fourth Graders in KV Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:31:23 +0000 http://armenia.kylegifford.com/index.php/2008/02/01/my-15-minutes/#comment-792 We were glad to see your picture in the paper! Alexandria brought it in to class the next day and it's been proudly displayed there ever since! The fourth graders want you to know that they have learned A LOT about Armenia thanks to you. You've made a difference. We were glad to see your picture in the paper! Alexandria brought it in to class the next day and it’s been proudly displayed there ever since! The fourth graders want you to know that they have learned A LOT about Armenia thanks to you. You’ve made a difference.

]]> By: Jodie http://armenia.kylegifford.com/2008/02/01/my-15-minutes/#comment-728 Jodie Mon, 11 Feb 2008 17:50:08 +0000 http://armenia.kylegifford.com/index.php/2008/02/01/my-15-minutes/#comment-728 From where I am standing there are two types of people in the world (well, that's not true, but let's pretend it is). The first type sees something wrong in the world and decides to do something about it. The second type sees everything wrong in the world and decides to whine about it. The doers have made conditions in America so good that the whiners have very little to complain about, so they have turned to complaining about the doers. From vegetarians to feminists to environmentalists to Peace Corps volunteers, they see us all as hippy granola freaks intent on changing their way of life. They're not always wrong about that :) It can be hard to keep your positive attitude and your can-do spirit when you get too close to a whiner, but the world, or at least someone's world, is better for what you do and for who you are. It's only because of you, that they have the luxury of being able to complain about you. Remember that and their comments can be construed as compliments. Much love and more respect. From where I am standing there are two types of people in the world (well, that’s not true, but let’s pretend it is). The first type sees something wrong in the world and decides to do something about it. The second type sees everything wrong in the world and decides to whine about it. The doers have made conditions in America so good that the whiners have very little to complain about, so they have turned to complaining about the doers. From vegetarians to feminists to environmentalists to Peace Corps volunteers, they see us all as hippy granola freaks intent on changing their way of life. They’re not always wrong about that :) It can be hard to keep your positive attitude and your can-do spirit when you get too close to a whiner, but the world, or at least someone’s world, is better for what you do and for who you are. It’s only because of you, that they have the luxury of being able to complain about you. Remember that and their comments can be construed as compliments.

Much love and more respect.

]]> By: Mrs. Z http://armenia.kylegifford.com/2008/02/01/my-15-minutes/#comment-695 Mrs. Z Fri, 01 Feb 2008 16:02:38 +0000 http://armenia.kylegifford.com/index.php/2008/02/01/my-15-minutes/#comment-695 Kyle, Congrats on your fame. I think all of those who volunteer, be it in the USA or in another country, deserve kudos for their work. You are totally correct in the fact that our government needs to do more to assist countries, like Armenia, with the basics so that they can move forward. There just isn't enough followup with cleanup and rebuilding after the destruction done. The Peace Corps is at least attempting to give some foundation for rebuilding of countries and communities. If people aren't convinced of the value of such organizations then maybe it's time they join and see what it's all about!!! Keep up the good work. You are making a difference! Mrs. Z PS Happy Ground Hog Day also.:) Kyle,
Congrats on your fame. I think all of those who volunteer, be it in the USA or in another country, deserve kudos for their work. You are totally correct in the fact that our government needs to do more to assist countries, like Armenia, with the basics so that they can move forward. There just isn’t enough followup with cleanup and rebuilding after the destruction done. The Peace Corps is at least attempting to give some foundation for rebuilding of countries and communities. If people aren’t convinced of the value of such organizations then maybe it’s time they join and see what it’s all about!!!
Keep up the good work. You are making a difference!
Mrs. Z
PS Happy Ground Hog Day also.:)

]]> By: Monica O'Brien http://armenia.kylegifford.com/2008/02/01/my-15-minutes/#comment-694 Monica O'Brien Fri, 01 Feb 2008 15:49:34 +0000 http://armenia.kylegifford.com/index.php/2008/02/01/my-15-minutes/#comment-694 I'm so proud of you. I’m so proud of you.

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