Chongwe yay

So I moved out of Lusaka. I'm now living the quasi-village life in Chalimbana, out near Chongwe. It's colder and the power goes out frequently. It's nice though. Preparing for PST is fun. I didn't think much about this change in venue but now that I'm done with Jhpiego and I'm focusing on now on the HAP PST, I'm becoming really motivated - especially because of PACA. O' Participatory Development, how I love thee. Good times. Good times.

Times A Changin'

I've been in Lusaka for awhile now. I've enjoyed my days and I've enjoyed my nights. I really enjoy this place. But next begins a new chapter. More of an interlude before my next phase. I'm moving out to the Peace Corps training centre in Chongwe. It's about an hour outside of town. I will be the HIV Technical Trainer for this year's HAP and RAP volunteers. I'll still be coming in to check out the weekend activities.

I packed up many things and put them in boxes. I'm hopefully posting them soon. Should get to snowy Penn or brisk Tenn in a short month or so. Hopefully. That's if my housekeeper hasn't ransacked them already.

oh, Peace Corps

Every time I enter the office I tend to get the looks. These looks are often immediately followed by, "what are you doing here?" or, "aren't you supposed to be in America?" Yes, many people in the Peace Corps office tend to think I'm no longer a volunteer because I'm like to work. Peace Corps is great but the best part about it is the hands-off mentality. They train and then they let you go. This is good because the actual office is a mecca of bureaucratic mess. Snafu. Shitshow. Call it what you want, it's never efficient. It's a great office, but seriously, do I have to fill out that many forms and talk to this many people to get a refund for 5 dollars? Jhpiego is nice because less red-tape. I get to do what is needed and it takes less time. I often consider myself a Jhpiego intern over PCV. Oh, Peace Corps, you get me every time.

Again, this time with less feeling.

I've created a new blog. It's on Wordpress. I wonder if I'll keep it. The templates are better there but you can't customize nearly as much. Plus the interface is just awesome here. I guess I created it because I don't really want people reading my old posts. I guess there is nothing to bad. I deleted some old posts recently that were to emotional. It's fun creating something. I almost want to creat multiple blogs just for shits and giggles. I like creating graphic things, even if basically I use other people's templates. I guess I like the design aspect. I do like design. Probably the only reason I like fashion...well that, and the hot models.

One Big Trip

I'm beginning preparations for a long trip around the world. I bought a ticket to Mumbai. I will buy a ticket from India to Hanoi. I will then buy a ticket from Singapore to Auckland. I will then travel from Auckland to USA. Should be amazing. I cannot wait for the trip. Yay! When the trip comes I will post stuff here, I think. Maybe start a new blog?

Theme Party Ideas.

1. Cowboys vs. Ninjas vs. Pirates
2. Sock Hop
3. PG Wodehouse (Jeeves & Wooster)
4. Edward 40 Hands
5. Random Quote from Wikipedia
6. Favourite Stereotype
7. Anything but Clothes
8. 30 Something

Things I enjoy: One Man Vs. Everyone Else