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Monthly Archives: October 2005
Kitty love
Kitten-proofed the house last night. That was a nightmare. Turns out it’s pretty hard to get chemicals, medicine, and cleaning agents out of reach when you DON’T HAVE ANY FURNITURE. Luckily, I am a super-duper-resourceful PCV . . . and … Continue reading
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Days like yesterday
Days like yesterday make it worth it. I felt like a Peace Corps Volunteer (as opposed to an expatriated IT professional), which is an incredible feeling. The day started out well, with an English club that had asked me to … Continue reading
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In which t talks about food.
Oh, God. Food. Among PCVs, food is possibly the only topic of conversation more popular than the previous day’s bowel movements. Turns out, food is comfort, and familiar food is often what we miss the most on a daily basis. … Continue reading
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Chez Theresa
My place is actually pretty Western. I live in a 2-story apartment building, with a big courtyard in the center. There are about 25 apartments, although several open onto the street in back, so I never see those people. Chez t has a bedroom, a salon (living room/ receiving room), a hallway, a kitchen, and a bathroom. Yep, I even have a shower in my bathroom (although no hot water, which isn’t a big deal, because I’m usually soaked in sweat when I wake up anyway). Continue reading
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In which t uploads a ton of photos
Holy cow! Check out the massive photo update. Seriously, I uploaded about 300 photos, so make sure to check out all of the sub-albums, etc. A quick rundown: General Stage Junx Staging in Philly Our first week in Cotonou The … Continue reading
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In which Theresa realizes it’s a learning style thang
Trying to organize my thoughts into some sort of coherency. I’m a mess, not in a bad way, just that I’ve had an incredibly productive morning, and now my brain is fried. It was productive because I put on my … Continue reading
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