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Clothes in Botswana
One of the things I love about Botswana is the way people dress. I‘d like to say there are no rules here. You can wear whatever you like. Actually, there are rules, it’s just you only have to follow them if … Continue reading
Posted in Peace Corps, Service - Year 1
Tagged african dress, Botswana, clothes, fashion, Mobley, Peace Corps
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I Went to a Funeral this Morning
I went to a funeral this morning. It was for a 15 year old boy named Bofelo. He had attended Mochudi Teen Club in 2010, but hadn’t been coming recently. I’ve been working with Teen Club since June of 2011 … Continue reading
Posted in Peace Corps, Service - Year 1
Tagged AIDS, Botswana, Death, funeral, HIV, Mobley, Peace Corps
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My most valued possessions in Botswana
Shoes – I have always been a shoe person. I would rather have a new pair of shoes than a massage, a night on the town, or a pair of diamond earrings (even the ones that come from the store … Continue reading
Life Without a Car
One of the rules of the Peace Corps is that volunteers are not allowed to drive a car (except on official leave) during their two years of service. This rule mainly comes from the mandate that Peace Corps Volunteers live … Continue reading
Posted in Peace Corps, Service - Year 1
Tagged Botswana, car, Mobley, Peace Corps
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Food in Botswana
The most commonly eaten food in Botswana is made from sorghum, a crop that is easily grown here. Sorghum is a grain that is pounded into a fine powdery substance that looks like flour. Water is added to it and it is cooked into porridge. A soft porridge, the consistency of Cream of Wheat is called motogo Continue reading
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Tagged Botswana, food, Mobley, Peace Corps
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New skills I have acquired in Botswana
Well, I’ve been living in Botswana six months now. As I look back over all that has taken place since April 3rd, I become astounded at the amount of change I have gone through. It has been challenging and stressful … Continue reading
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Tagged Botswana, Mobley, Peace Corps
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I Am Humbled
Friday was an interesting day for me. I am finally starting to build relationships with the kids at Stepping Stones International, the NGO where I am assigned to do capacity building. Last week I sat in on a workshop with … Continue reading
Posted in Peace Corps, Service - Year 1
Tagged Botswana, Mobley, Peace Corps, Stepping Stones
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The Last Days of PST and Swearing In
Tuesday, June 7, 2011, we were sworn in as Peace Corps Volunteers. We had our final language proficiency interview (LPI) last Friday and Marion and I both scored “novice high”, which means we can say hello, ask basic questions, answer … Continue reading
Posted in Peace Corps, Pre-Service Training, Service - Year 1
Tagged Botswana, Mobley, Peace Corps
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