Mexican in Mozambique

Last night, a group of us went out to dinner with the U.S. Ambassador (to Moz) and the U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State. It was pretty freaking awesome! It's always a treat to network and meet people in the International Service arena and pick their brains a little. Th U.S. Deputty showed a lot of interest in us and even gave us some great compliments. He stressed the importance of the work that we're doing and the weight that this experience carries post-Peace Corps. Sometimes the monotony of every day life gets to us and we question whether we're being productive or helpful... we wonder if this is worth it or if we can do it. And then there's moments like last night- moments that encourage us and make us proud to be part of this leagacy. It was definitely a morale booster, and of course, just an incredible opportunity in and of itself.  Group Picture :)   The U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State and The U.S. Ambassado...

written: feb.17/20 Tip#18: “ Understand that your frustration is about you. It is about 1) your own expectations regarding tangible achievements within your own time frame, and 2) your limitations in coming up with appropriate teaching methods.” Remember that list of 25 tips for Peace Corps Volunteers that I mentioned earlier? This is #18 and as I go through this journey that we call Peace Corps Service, I am at a point where #18 is loudly resonating in my head. This past week brought more of the ups and downs that characterizes this crazy, ridiculous, exciting, and sometimes dissapointing experience. Let’s take it back to last Monday, February 11 th . It was my first day working at a new organization (LeMusica). Since TIOS (my original organization) has been going through difficult times and work has come to a stand still while they sort out their office space fiasco, I scouted out another organization to work with. I was really excited about the possibility o...

Last weekend I went to Quelimane to check out, what they say is the 'Best' Carnaval in Mozambique. There was lots of people, street vendors, a stage with live music, lots of dancing, and of course- a fair share of volunteers. It was great to leave site and get away for a little bit... here are some pictures! Ready for Carnaval :) Moz18 LOVE!! Are those live doves?! ... Yeapp shit got weird... ...QUICK! aha Dance groups from different bairros performed "they're moving their ass 3x faster than I ever could! ... and they LOOK BORED!" ahahahah! 2M is one of the Mozambican beers. They must have sponsored a group. Mozambique- where the men dance better than you EVER will hahah. No seriously, Mozambicans don't play around. More weird costumes! ---- More fun things from the Weekend: Tried Crab for the first time... look at me! trying new things! Met some new friends & reunited with o...