Updates

So the internet went out at my house. I'm really not sure what happened, but I have been pretty busy with training and work. A lot of good things seemed to be coming together so I'm feeling very blessed these days. Today I am facilitating my service learning project and will be evaluated (bites nails) This should be an experience :)

Brimstone Hills

updates

I know it has been a while since my last post but I have been pretty busy. As a part of our cultural training we visited Brimstone Hills which is a fortress that overlooks part of the island. Also, I attended the Independence Day events and had the opportunity to meet the Prime Minister of the Federation and members of the US Embassy. I had a great weekend and a very busy week with training. Im working hard on my service learning project that I will be presenting this week. In about three weeks I will become an official Peace Corps volunteer :) I did have the opportunity to see my alma mater play football today :) GO BLUE  I am living and experiencing a lot of different people and different aspects of culture.

Live,Travel,Experience

Fun times :)

culturefest :)

Culturefest

Sorry its a little blurry

Nevis: Our sister island

Updates

I know I havent posted in a while. I have been a bit busy with training and my work at the school. I am working on integrating into my community. Aside from my greetings "Good Morning, Good Afternoon and Good night". I went on a drive with my host family through St. Kitts and saw what many tourists see when they visit St. Kitts and Nevis. We saw the resorts and the St. Kitts Marriott and the Southern Peninsula. I have found that beauty can be found in nature. No matter how many mosquitos or fire ants attack you (smile). I also attended a Cultural Concert yesterday for the celebration of National Hero's Day ( which was today September 16th). It was a great experience with my fellow Peace Corps Trainees (PCT) , Peace Corps Volunteer and the Peace Corps staff from St. Lucia. Im still getting used to "island time" and walking slower everywhere I go. Im still working on living in the moment and accepting the beauty of life and taking things as they come. Its harder than it seems to shed the "American way of doing things". Im beginning to learn to stop checking my watch every 30 seconds and  that everything will be completed in due time and often times it will result in a better project. I met with a Peace Corps volunteer who is leaving soon and the Guidance Officer for my school. We are going to work to continue and build up the project that she started. Today I am thinking about the power of sustainability and the tools that are needed to do so.  Also, today is a very important  day because I celebrated my one year anniversary with the love of my life :) He is truly a great man and I feel very blessed to be with him. This time last year we didnt think we would be celebrating via Skype, but it has been a great journey so far :)  So today I am experiencing the beauty of life and love and appreciation that comes with it.

Update

Hello All,

Today I had to get a typhoid shot to protect myself againt the mosquito that spreads dengue fever. I think this is the most painful shot I have ever had :(.  On the bright side I am adjusting to life in my village of Cayon and excited to working with both the faculty and staff at the local high school. I will keep you updated on my progess and tomorrow I am attending a get together with the other trainees where I have appointed myself as the historian :) The Caribbean sun is a little hot for me so I will be wearing my floppy hat and snapping  pics. I am learning to live in the moment.

Arrival

Hello All,

I have arrived to the beautiful island of St. Kitts and I am living with my host family now. My luggage was lost but my host family is optimistic so Im going with the flow.They are really great and today we walked around the neighborhood and met some of their family and friends. The view of the sea is beautiful and I love it. I am not sure what to expect from my job description, but I have decided to take it day by day. Today I will live in the moment.