Tag Archives: Peace Corps

“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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Our World is A Home of Hosts (Pt. 2)

Posted on January 8, 2017 by authenticselfadvocate

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 →

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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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Eastern Orthodox religion or “Orthodoxy” is practiced here in Moldova and is actually the largest Christian Church in the world. The Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople is the spiritual leader and bishops are considered equal once ordained.  Many practice their religion … Continue reading →

Posted on March 28, 2016 by authenticselfadvocate | Leave a comment

Wacky Wednesday

Posted on March 24, 2016 by authenticselfadvocate

04:08  Reveille! Reveille! Reveille! (not really but that’s what dad would say) 04:15  Pray 04:25  Potty pauză    04:30 Make fire 04:35  Morning milk (with cinnamon and honey….we go waaaay back!) 04:40  Journal     04:45. Work on PowerPoint for … Continue reading →

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Casa Două Mea (“My Second Home”)

Posted on March 21, 2016 by authenticselfadvocate

Welcome to casa mea (my home)! Well, my home for almost two years.  Well, technically my home for almost a year…but who’s counting?!  I moved my 9 bunică bags here on March 31, 2015. My host family situation could no … Continue reading →

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