Hello everybody! Today I received, and will soon accept, an invitation to serve in Malawi in Community Day Secondary Schools as an English teacher!!!
Staging is 9/26/08
Going to Malawi on 9/30/08, then staying there until 12/9/10!!!
I am:
- exhilerated
- scared
- grateful
- nervous
- sad
- motivated
- did I mention nervous?
I'm currently reaching out to current PCVs, RPCVs, and anybody who'll be joining me to contact me! I need input on what to bring, typical availability of things like electricity, cell phone service, whether it would be worth it to bring my laptop, availability of internet cafes, ideas on useful materials for the classroom, everything!!! There is a LOT to do in the next six weeks so I may not post on here again until.... well who knows. But keep checking!
Natalie =D
Peace Corps Invitee
Malawi, 2008 - 2010
My Peace Corps journal, right from day 1 - application submission.
Disclaimer
This blog is mine personally and does not reflect any position of the U.S. Government or the Peace Corps.
Things Generous Souls Can Send Me If They Wish
powdered drink mixes
magazines
face cleansing pads
nail polish - hides the dirt!
AAA or AA batteries (rechargeable or not)
spices - whatever might taste good with rice
beef jerkey
calcium chews
fabric
saline solution
tank tops (size M)
iron pills
mascara (it's good to feel girly sometimes)
hand sanitizer
stickers / stamps (w/ ink) for school
art / craft materials
anti-perspirant (it's expensive here!)
non-refridgeration food
boil only food (EZ mac, noodles, instant whatever, and such)
new books
games
educational materials (I teach English and Life Skills)
DVDs
money!
improvization encouraged!
magazines
face cleansing pads
nail polish - hides the dirt!
AAA or AA batteries (rechargeable or not)
spices - whatever might taste good with rice
beef jerkey
calcium chews
fabric
saline solution
tank tops (size M)
iron pills
mascara (it's good to feel girly sometimes)
hand sanitizer
stickers / stamps (w/ ink) for school
art / craft materials
anti-perspirant (it's expensive here!)
non-refridgeration food
boil only food (EZ mac, noodles, instant whatever, and such)
new books
games
educational materials (I teach English and Life Skills)
DVDs
money!
improvization encouraged!
My Contact Information
Letters and things of equal (letter) size:
Me, PCV
c/o Dwasulu CDSS
PO Box 10
Ngala, Dwangwa
Malawi
AFRICA
Larger items (packages, BIG envelopes, etc):
Me, PCV
US Peace Corps
PO Box 208
Lilongwe, Malawi
AFRICA
You can get my phone number from my parents, sister, Rick, or Maureen. Or write me a letter!
Me, PCV
c/o Dwasulu CDSS
PO Box 10
Ngala, Dwangwa
Malawi
AFRICA
Larger items (packages, BIG envelopes, etc):
Me, PCV
US Peace Corps
PO Box 208
Lilongwe, Malawi
AFRICA
You can get my phone number from my parents, sister, Rick, or Maureen. Or write me a letter!
Going to come visit me in Malawi?
About Me
- Pessimistic Idealist
- See above. Also - I'll add my disclaimer now. NOTHING I say anywhere on this blog reflects the views, opinions, or beliefs of the Peace Corps. This is ALL ME, pure and simple. Sawa?! Also - if you're easily offended by profanity, please read no further. I have the mouth of a Sailor and make no apologies.
3 comments:
excellent (rub finger tips together) the first step in saving the world. congrats
Hey! I found your blog a long time ago and I have been keeping track. I submitted my Peace corps Application around the same time as you and I am waiting to get my staging kit. How did you get your invite? Was it by mail or e-mail or a call? I was just curios! Good Luck!
Hey Triple A =) What was your nomination? My invite arrived via FedEx Express, but my toolkit was updated a few days prior telling me that the invite was on the way! I should be getting my staging kit in the next week or two. YAY!
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