Splish, splash, I was takin’ a [bucket] bathLong about a Saturday night, yeahA rub dub, just relaxin’ in the tubThinkin’ everythin’ was alright Well, I …
Splish Splash
Spaghetti with tomato sauce: Cooking in the Corps 1
Welcome to my first post in the series called Cooking in the Corps. By the end of the series, there will be [hopefully] a collection …
By the numbers: One
This post is a little different than previous posts as I am currently visiting my future home. I thought I would quantify my experience in …
Home–it’s a feeling more than a place
A lot of Peace Corps’ Volunteers post photos and /or videos about their Peace Corps’ homes–and I plan to do that as well. But this …
Hello Seattle–You Unexpected Love
2018 Michelle here: I first visited Seattle in 2012 because I had friends there. I never thought I would like the city, but I fell in …
When I get to where I’m going…
And where might that be, you ask? Rwanda! and the new departure date for Rwanda is June 4–which gives me about 2.5 months to get ready. …
Thoughts before I go
One month to go It’s about four weeks until I go. You see, in theory, I should have something heartfelt and sincere to say. Perhaps …
‘Shit-hole’ countries–where exactly is that
In about six weeks, I am headed for a shit-hole… if one listens to the current president. This presents somewhat of a dilemma because why would …
Answers to the most frequently asked questions
I’m in the medical/legal clearance stage right now so I haven’t told a lot of people I’ve been accepted to the Peace Corps until it’s …
