I will be learning the language Pulaar! It’s what I wanted. Fulakunnda. This means I will probably be in Kolda. I’m so excited. Pulaar is also more widely spoken in West Africa than Wolof, so this is good. Continue reading »
Category Archives: New York Coming to an End
Peace!
I’m leaving tomorrow morning (today) — Tuesday — at 9:30 a.m. to Washington, D.C. I have been packing for many hours straight in this hot, humid NYC weather, with the help of oscillating fans, lemonade, and Rafael. Everything came down to the final minute. I am not a pre-packer. Had a few friends over tonight … Continue reading »
Greeting letter from Peace Corps Senegal
An e-mail arrived today: “Dear New Members of the Peace Corps/Senegal Family, You are about to enter what may, at different times, be the most meaningful, frustrating, exciting, testing and important phase of your lives. The Peace Corps staff and your soon-to-be fellow Volunteers are here to help you succeed in this adventure along the … Continue reading »
Pausing for a moment
My living space is in a much better state now. The walls are bare, the trash is out, and I think I’ve finally figured out which electronic cords I actually want to keep (I’ve kept a heaping bag full of various USB, phone, & stereo connectors for years). Despite the stress, it has been nice … Continue reading »
The start of the goodbyes
I’ve unwillingly started to say my goodbyes. First there were a few people at work who were leaving for summer vacations, then there were friends who will be out of town in the coming weeks. It was weird at first, because truthfully I’m not leaving for about a month. But in between now and my … Continue reading »
One Week, Two Stadiums
Because nothin’ says Amurrica like baseball and fireworks. Continue reading »
