Welcome!

Although I do not depart for Guatemala until late April, I decided it would be a smart(ish) idea to join the world of bloggers.  This way, I can keep in touch with everyone while simultaneously expanding my digital dossier! (yikes)...  

Facebook just won't cut it.  I hope you enjoy my ramblings and such :)

Here's the latest: 

I will be leaving April 25th for a 27 month long Peace Corps adventure in Guatemala. 

The first three months are spent training and becoming fluent in Spanish! 

Then, I will be moved to my specific community and spend three months adapting to local cultural customs. 

Finally, after ALL that adapting (which I expect to be the hardest part!)- I will be able to dig in.

My assignment is Youth Promoter. 

According to my invitation, 41% of Guatemala is under the age of 15! 

You see, Guatemala spent much of its history either being colonized or involved in guerrilla warfare. The result  is a very young population! 

My assignment states that I will be teaching/mentoring 6th, 7th and 8th graders and developing projects to create career paths. I will also be teaching health and helping teachers out! 

Teach, teach, teach!

 I foresee that one day I will permanently end up in a classroom...hopefully a lecture hall ;)!

I am incredibly excited about what is in store! Thanks for listening and I hope we stay connected!