I'm leaving in nine days. That's crazy, right? I don't know if I'm going to have time to see all the people I want to see before I leave. That's sad. I'm working up until pretty much the last moment, because my boss needs me so I can't quit sooner. People are always asking me if I'm ready--if I've packed yet. I bought a flashlight the other day. That's about as much as I've done. But really, I don't think there's much I need to do to get ready to go. Perhaps I'm just naive. But, that's why they call these things "learning experiences".
It felt like it was a ways away, then all-of-a-sudden I looked at my calendar and realized that I'm leaving next week.
Next week. It's on.
It's real.
Peace and Love,
Brendan
Monday, October 26, 2009
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Here's the plan:
My Global Service Corps assignment begins on November 9th, and ends on April 11th of next year. My flight to Tanzania will leave on the 4th. The first few weeks will be training/orientation, and after that I will be living with a local family, and traveling to various places for work. I will mostly be teaching students about HIV/AIDS, and training farmers in methods of sustainable agriculture. Also, I will be volunteering in orphanages, hospitals, and wherever else they may need me.
In my down time, I think I might teach myself how to play harmonica, and write letters home. So give me your addresses! Of course, the occasional safari and perhaps a Kilimanjaro climb are in my future as well (Smiley face).
If you want to learn more about the organization, you can ask me anything, or check out their website, www.globalservicecorps.org .
Also, GSC has a blog at http://gsctz.wordpress.com/
I'll be far from home, and I know I will miss you all, but I truly believe that this what I need and the best thing for me to do right now. I will have access to email/Facebook/life, and possibly even an international cellphone.
It's time for something to happen.
Mailing address!!!
Brendan Clower
Global Service Corps
Plot #4 Sekei East of Golf Course
P.O. Box 16338
Arusha, Tanzania
My Global Service Corps assignment begins on November 9th, and ends on April 11th of next year. My flight to Tanzania will leave on the 4th. The first few weeks will be training/orientation, and after that I will be living with a local family, and traveling to various places for work. I will mostly be teaching students about HIV/AIDS, and training farmers in methods of sustainable agriculture. Also, I will be volunteering in orphanages, hospitals, and wherever else they may need me.
In my down time, I think I might teach myself how to play harmonica, and write letters home. So give me your addresses! Of course, the occasional safari and perhaps a Kilimanjaro climb are in my future as well (Smiley face).
If you want to learn more about the organization, you can ask me anything, or check out their website, www.globalservicecorps.org
Also, GSC has a blog at http://gsctz.wordpress.com
I'll be far from home, and I know I will miss you all, but I truly believe that this what I need and the best thing for me to do right now. I will have access to email/Facebook/life, and possibly even an international cellphone.
It's time for something to happen.
Mailing address!!!
Brendan Clower
Global Service Corps
Plot #4 Sekei East of Golf Course
P.O. Box 16338
Arusha, Tanzania
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