Tag Archives: Community Service

Adevărat A Înviat!

Posted on April 23, 2017 by authenticselfadvocate

I’ve returned to Moldova for the fourth time.  Right.  I know!  I love my host country, I must.  I’ve returned to yet another view of Moldovan livelihood.  I was born in the village, grew up in an even smaller village … Continue reading →

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“Moldovan Hospitality”

Posted on February 14, 2017 by authenticselfadvocate

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 →

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Where Hope and Change Are Infinite (Part 2)

Posted on January 31, 2017 by authenticselfadvocate

(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 →

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Moldova, Missouri…What’s The Difference Really?

Posted on January 22, 2017 by authenticselfadvocate

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 →

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Habitat Global Village: Colombia 2017

Posted on January 20, 2017 by authenticselfadvocate

I can’t believe it has been 6 years and what a phenomenal blessing service has proven to be.  Below are the details for this year’s mission.  Be sure to include the identification numbers so that your support/donation will be applied … Continue reading →

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Turul Moldovei 2016

Posted on June 21, 2016 by authenticselfadvocate

It’s been a week since we woke up soaked and wondering what we’d gotten ourselves into. In a village just outside of the Bălți municipality called Mîndreștii Noi, I’d realized the spot I’d chosen the night before was not a … Continue reading →

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Meet My Partner Nona!

Posted on April 14, 2016 by authenticselfadvocate

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 →

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100 Days, 100 Steps

Posted on April 6, 2016 by authenticselfadvocate

You know you’ve been at post a long time when Nicolae calls you out of a crowd of people in the piața, or when the only neighborhood Russian with a black poodle manages to somehow take your route every time you’re in … Continue reading →

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Moldova is GREEN all ‘ova!

Posted on April 4, 2016 by authenticselfadvocate

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 →

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“Midnight Snack”

Posted on April 2, 2016 by authenticselfadvocate

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 →

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