Hola amigos! I am Sami and I am going to Honduras!
I've spent the last 10 or 11 months completing my application to Peace Corps. Just a couple weeks ago I was assigned my post in Honduras. I will depart on February 22 2012 (which is a Wednesday I believe) and complete my service in May 2014 (no idea what day of the week that is). My sector is Water and Sanitation, which I know nothing about. My position is Educator, which I know a little about. I'm sure teaching English to Chinese high school students will be exactly like teaching health and hygiene to Honduran students of multiple age groups..... right?
Anyway, I plan to use this blog to write about all the amazing things I see and experience in Honduras, along with all the crummy things too. But as I know from my time in China, the good things are bound to outweigh the bad. I am thrilled to be embarking on this new adventure!
To those who don't know me, let me introduce myself a little more thoroughly. To those who do know me, feel free to ignore and/or ridicule. I was born in Michigan. I grew up in Southern Maryland. I have US/UK dual citizenship. I have an identical twin sister who is also in Peace Corps in Paraguay. I majored in Chinese language and culture at St Mary's College of Maryland. I got my Masters degree from University of London/SOAS in Chinese Art and Archaeology. I studied abroad in Shanghai for a semester and taught English in Beijing for two and a half years. I enjoy reading, playing with my birds and gerbils, and wasting my time on Facebook. I am both dreading and looking forward to the end of the world in December 2012, which of course plan to attend in Copan in Honduras. My favorite books are Watership Down and The Good Earth (among others). My favorite movies are Star Wars and Interview with the Vampire (among others). My favorite foods are Kraft macaroni and cheese with pepperoni and ranch dressing, and Yuxiangrousi (sweet and spicy pork with vegetables). My favorite singers are Kelly Clarkson and ABBA. I love spring for the flowers and the warm sunshine. I love autumn for the leaves and cuddling up with a blanket. I love walking in quiet places. I love learning about history, archaeology, and cultures. Well, I guess that's enough for now.
Now then, all I have to do before I leave is mail my passport application(s), buy supplies, pack, learn Spanish, learn about water and sanitation, learn about Honduras, conquer my fear of bees, and worst of all, wait TWO AND A HALF MONTHS... Oh my...
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