The outpouring of love I received in my last few weeks in the states takes my breath away. I am so lucky to have the complete and utter support of my family… Read More
I guess you could say I haven’t been inspired to write much since my last blog posting, so in the meantime I’ve been trying to get some pictures uploaded for your viewing pleasure.… Read More
I’m still alive & kicking & actually doing pretty well. I don’t have regular internet access which is why my blog posts are few & far between, but I wanted to post a… Read More
On the rare occasions, when I actually get to talk to people whether by phone, e-mail, g-chat or Facebook chat, they always ask without fail “How’s the food?”, so here it goes… I… Read More
I have been placed in a little soum in the aimag (province) of Zavkhan; in the Northwestern region of the country. Tsagaankahirkhan was founded in 1931 and has approximately 1500 people making… Read More
Pictures & more updates will come, but the internet is SO slow pictures aren’t uploading!
6.17.2012 CANDY! Sometimes it really is the little things in life that make you happy and in Mongolia that often involves candy. Mongolians LOVE candy. When I “moved” into my home for the… Read More
In case you were interested: A Day in the Life of a Peace Corps Trainee in Yeroo Soum 7 or 7:20ish a.m. (Depending how I’m feeling): Wake up 7/7:20ish-8 a.m.: Brush teeth, “Wash”… Read More
I won a free trip to another part of Mongolia! I have oddly good luck when it comes to dropping my name in a hat to win a raffle and low and behold… Read More
Did you know Bubonic Plague is still alive & well in Mongolia? True story. One of the first accolades attributed to Mongolia during our orientation in San Francisco was “The Quintessential Peace Corps… Read More
It might be hard to believe, but Peace Corps doesn’t just throw you in a country and expect you to figure it out on your own. Instead, in Mongolia we are split up… Read More
