Take a minute to think about your high school experience. Were you popular? The nerd? A jock? Did you barely participate or were you involved in every club? Whether you took advantage of the opportunities or not, you likely had the choice to play a sport, join a club, or even advance your studies. In … More Map Your World
Of course the week that I finally wash my bed sheets, legitimately make my bed for the first time and declare my room 90% complete, I feel deep pangs of homesickness. It’s not the first time I’ve felt homesick, and it probably won’t be the last. As of the 24th, I have been in site … More Dealing with homesickness
Lima. Cusco. Machu Picchu. Three of the top tourist destinations in Peru. Cusco and Machu Picchu had been on my Peru Bucket List since finding out my Peace Corps assignment. A few weeks ago, I was finally able to cross them off, with the company of my parents. We flew to Cusco on March 11 … More Lima, Cusco & Machu Picchu in Photos
Music is blasting through the speakers just outside the window. The chairs along the wall are filled with people, some sitting quietly, others laughing with their neighbor. Slowly, people begin to clap. Clap, clap, pause. Clap, pause, clap. No one pays attention to the musical rhythm; everyone just claps along how they please. The birthday … More Wait, let’s celebrate!
As I cautiously made my way through the muddy streets of Olmos, I realized something had changed within me. With each careful step I took, I noticed the eyes staring, curious as to how I would navigate the trenches of mud and slippery mounds. Not only could I feel the gawking, I heard their conversations. … More Embracing the Gringa
Brittany McGee 