I might as well get a little more out than what is on that first post since I just started this funky adventure called blogging. My plan with this is to tell a bit of my story and try to connect with other Peace Corps volunteers/applicants/returned volunteers, as well as any other groovy humans that are out there.

I submitted my application for PC in January of 2009. After a lot of paperwork, medical examinations, and waiting, I am now, well.......waiting some more. I'm nominated for a Health Extension in Africa leaving in June of 2010. You might be thinking, "Africa is quite a large mass of land, people, plants, animals, etc,....where on this second largest continent would you be going?" The answer is, "if you find out please tell me."

I'm not going to turn to negative town and belly ache about how challenging it is to be waiting with all this uncertainty. I feel extremely lucky to even be considered for this privilege. I'm in a great spot with wonderful family support and could not ask for anything more. As for now I will continue to volunteer, keep the pressure on the medical office, and count on that invitation come May.