I just wanted to post a quick note to say thank you to everyone for their birthday wishes. It really is hard to explain how wonderful it is to have support from my friends and family back home. Most days are great here, although some are not, and to know there are people there for […]
Today was a very exciting day for my work – our newly constructed wheelchair ramps at School #2 made the national news! H1 – the national television station – did a report on our project and how we’re making our school handicap accessible. They interviewed our school director, as well as the director of the […]
Every year, several Peace Corps Armenia volunteers participate in the Athens Classic Marathon as a way to challenge themselves, both physically and mentally. Initially, I thought they were crazy, but on November 4th, 2007, I will become one of them! I have registered to participate in the marathon for many reasons; originally, it was to […]
August 15th is the Swearing-In ceremony for the new group of volunteers. For me, our ceremony last year was a powerful experience, and was truly a milestone in my life. I’m sure this year’s ceremony will be quite different from the “other side”: as a volunteer who has lived here a year, has integrated into […]