Category Archives: Blogging
“Moldovan Hospitality”
Moving to Moldova by far had to have been one of the scariest moments in my life. But when we arrived in Moldova, I shall never forget being funneled into the vast ASEM (Academy of Economic Studies of Moldova) classroom one … Continue reading
Where Hope and Change Are Infinite (Part 2)
(cont. from “Leaning Where?…”) Frederick continued to teach himself and convinced white children to teach him what they knew as well. He began to see why slave owners would have a problem with slaves having the ability to read. I … Continue reading
Leaning Where?… (Part 1)
Internet Access is Rather Accessible In this day and age it is easy to get bogged down by pics of someone’s fancy wedding day, pics of a second child, the latest country they are canvassing. Easy it is to become … Continue reading
Moldova, Missouri…What’s The Difference Really?
I Love Nature!! So I would like to play a little game to commence this week’s blog. I need you to determine whether the nature images (below) can be found in Missouri (my home State) or Moldova (my host country). … Continue reading
Let Me Start From the Beginning
Let Me Start From the Beginning I sat next to you one day, I mispronounced I-RACK… I thought it one way, you said it back. Like the way I’ve written my poem? You see, It’s incorrect. “Ear-ROCK” you said, It … Continue reading
Our World is A Home of Hosts (Pt. 2)
Cont. from previous post… Connection I still keep in touch with most of my Couchsurfing hosts. The connections I’ve made are indispensable. How is it that when I finally left Moldova both my host mom and I came to tears? … Continue reading
Our World is A Home of Hosts (Pt. 1)
Sharing Spaces When I initially signed on to be a Peace Corps Volunteer (PCV) I had no idea how my world would change. I’d traveled abroad prior to my service. The wonders of the world became fascinating while on my … Continue reading
Meet My Partner Nona!
When I came across Day #6’s challenge prompt, I knew precisely the person I wanted to celebrate; my partner teacher! Nona and I have become friends over the course of 22 months and I honestly think she can read my … Continue reading
Moldova is GREEN all ‘ova!
Coming into Moldova, I had no idea how much Moldovans recycled. In the village, there currently isn’t a modern way in which one can be rid of their trash so typically Moldovans burn it, including plastics. Ugh. I know. But … Continue reading
“Midnight Snack”
I’ve awaken to NO power. NO mâncare (prepared food). Just me, an empty fridge (busy week), a doblet of soft chocolate ice cream, a luscious slice of double chocolate apricot cake, Sora the sobă (Sora because she soars once she … Continue reading