As of right now I have completed all the forms I needed to from my invitation kit.I wrote my aspiration statement and resume-all by my lonesome with the help of my mommy.I also got my dental forms and my passport application filled out and sent in.All my forms have been checked and accepted.Now all I have to do is wait.One thing that the Peace Corps they are great about weeding out the people with no patience. I would find it hard to believe that an impatient person could stand the timeline that the Peace Corps has set up. Helps though because I'm hearing from alot of PCV(Peace Corps Volunteers.) That while serving in your country an integral trait one needs to have is patience.
Speaking of PCV's I have been able to connect with a few volunteers to draw upon their knowledge so I can prepare myself for this journey. I know I can't be 100% prepared but I am learning alot of valuable information that needs to sink into my head early. So far the biggest thing is that I don't need to carry alot of clothes.My mom can vouch for me when I say that I pack awhole lot more clothes than I need for any trip I take.Now it's slowly settling in that I really don't need that many clothes because there will be alot of stores for me to purchase clothes to wear in Fiji.Basically, I'll have lot less to lug through the airport if I pack light and pick up stuff when I'm in Fiji.
There are certain thing son my packing list though that I need to purchase before I leave.I am doing my shopping very slowly.Already bought about 5 skirts and I think I wont get anymore skirts.But I looking more to getting kitchen utensils, equipment and toiletries.If you have the urge to purchase a few things off my list feel free to let me know I can send you my 8 page list the Peace Corps gave me.
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Friday, November 20, 2009
Getting my feet wet
Hello !
Well this is the first of many posts to come as I embark on my journey to become a Peace Corps Volunteer in Fiji.As of right now I am set to leave on May 18, 2010 for a two day training in the States which is called "Staging" and usually happens right by the airport we use to fly to Fiji.After the training I fly out with the other Fiji Volunteers and have a 2-3 month training to learn as much is possible to equip me in becoming a useful member of the Corps.
I have a few documents right now that I need to get done but procrastination is a killer. I have a resume, aspiration letter and dental documents to get done.If anyone would like to write my aspiration statement based on my ideas I would be eternally grateful.
Thinking about all the time I have before I go off into the unknown I have a few places I'd like to go in order to see my family and friends. hopefully I'll be able to see my family in New York, Jamaica and my friends in Knoxvegas. Jamaica would be a biggie since I haven't been down there in years.If you were wondering I am taking donations for plane tickets.
Also, I really want to get in some volunteer work in but it's the hardest thing to find stuff to do that seem interesting and are in my area.If you know of any organizations in the Chicago/Elgin area that have great volunteer programs-other than tutoring, i'm your girl.
That's all for now-until the next post
Well this is the first of many posts to come as I embark on my journey to become a Peace Corps Volunteer in Fiji.As of right now I am set to leave on May 18, 2010 for a two day training in the States which is called "Staging" and usually happens right by the airport we use to fly to Fiji.After the training I fly out with the other Fiji Volunteers and have a 2-3 month training to learn as much is possible to equip me in becoming a useful member of the Corps.
I have a few documents right now that I need to get done but procrastination is a killer. I have a resume, aspiration letter and dental documents to get done.If anyone would like to write my aspiration statement based on my ideas I would be eternally grateful.
Thinking about all the time I have before I go off into the unknown I have a few places I'd like to go in order to see my family and friends. hopefully I'll be able to see my family in New York, Jamaica and my friends in Knoxvegas. Jamaica would be a biggie since I haven't been down there in years.If you were wondering I am taking donations for plane tickets.
Also, I really want to get in some volunteer work in but it's the hardest thing to find stuff to do that seem interesting and are in my area.If you know of any organizations in the Chicago/Elgin area that have great volunteer programs-other than tutoring, i'm your girl.
That's all for now-until the next post
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