Monday, May 31, 2010

Invited to Serve!

After 13 months in the application process I finally received my invitation. I will serve as a school and community resource specialist departing July 12th. Staging will be in DC Philadelphia (30 miles from where I live). The hardest part of accepting this invitation is parting with my friends and family.  I am going to make the most of the next 6 weeks before my departure!

  • Read as much about Africa and teaching as possible
  • Make one last Magic Kingdom trip
  • Possibly have a Lion King themed party
  • Get my packing list together 
  • Attend my nephews preschool graduation
  • Eat McDonald's at least once a day!

1 comment:

  1. Glad to see that SA22 is blogging. Mcdonald's everyday sounds rather unhealthy, but hey it's your cholestorol, not mine!

    As for books about South Africa and Africa:

    Kaffir Boy by Mark Mathabane
    The Long Walk to Freedom by Nelson Mandela
    Dead Aid by Dambisa Moyo
    South Africa: The Rise and Fall of Apartheid

    All other questions can be answered via the PCV Central forums. South Africa is an amazing yet challenging place to work, and it's not easy nor a vacation. Enjoy your time with your family and friends before you leave.

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