schedule and such...

Ill get some better pics in a lil but i took these on my computer yesterday

So, I have been continually getting similar questions from many people about my schedule in the Peace Corps and what exactly I am doing in the Peace Corps. Let me first delve into my schedule. Right now I am a trainee. We receive language training, technical training (on micro businesses and such), safety/medical training and cultural training. I will be in training until August 22nd. The 22nd is when I will move to my site which is where I will be for 2 years. I do not find out what site I will be going to until the beginning of August. This is because they need to interview me to figure out where exactly will be the best place to put me. Once I enter my site I am there for 2 years!!! Also, I am in the small business development program. Once I enter my site, I will receive a primary project which would be working with like an artisan association and then can take on secondary projects as a see fit. The first three months out on site will be for information gathering, integration and community assessment. Then, after that, its pretty much up to me and the community as to what happens for the rest of the time. It really depends on the needs of the community.

Since the last time I wrote, I went to a birthday party for another trainee. It was pretty fun. I think we all needed a break to be honest. So much has happened in the last week that it was nice to have a beer and relax. Yesterday, I just hung out with my family and the kids. We went to the playground for like 2 hours haha and played tag and hide and seek. Pretty much amazing. Also, I’ve been getting grilled cheeses for breakfast. Maybe my sister Ali should move here. And last night I had them watch high school musical with me haha. It was actually kinda weird to be watching it with my brothers and sisters because the characters in the movie have cell phones and all this stuff that they don’t have. It was interesting. Today is father’s day in Peru as well. We had a nice lunch together and my sister sang for my father at the coleseo. In addition, we’ve been playing volleyball in the house with various balloons for much of the day. Pretty good time. Paz.