One of the challenges I face while serving as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Lesotho, Africa, is when to give money and when not to. My views on this matter are constantly changing based on what I’ve learned during the last ten months. Today I was put in a difficult situation. My host mother, Mary, whom I truly care for, asked me to visit her Continue Reading
My Marriage Proposal in a Taxi
Today was one of those “rare” days in Lesotho, were everything fell into place, and to top it all off, I received a marriage proposal. I’m not sure how this happened, but it might have something to do with a change in my attitude since I got back from a much-needed vacation in Paris and California. For some reason, I’m far more relaxed in Lesotho Continue Reading
Panic Mode The Morning of My Peace Corps Presentation
To say that I was in panic mode the morning of my Peace Corps presentation is an understatement; I couldn't open any files on my computer. Fortunately my local Geek Squad came to the rescue at my local "Best Buy" store. I had not prepared or practiced my presentation, as I wanted to enjoy my holiday with my sons in San Clemente, but thanks Continue Reading
Join Me on July 19th For My Peace Corps Presentation
If you’re considering serving as a Peace Corps Volunteer, or you're curious to learn more about what it’s really like to move away from luxuries like electricity, toilets, showers and running water, join me on July 19th, for my Peace Corps presentation, in Orange County, California. I plan to delve into the reality of working as an Continue Reading
How Do I Improve My Students’ English?
My counterpart and I gave grade 5 the composition part of their test. We selected a picture from a book with an African boy sitting under a tree, looking at the contents of a shoe box. The scenery depicts life in rural Lesotho with typical Basotho rondavels, chickens pecking at bits of corn and other kids playing in a Continue Reading