Not Much Action

Not much action here on the Peace Corps front. On the 21st I get to call the medical review center again and find out when they think they might review my medical records.

If everything goes well, I will be leaving for Africa in 9 months -- that's actually that far away....

Fun With Ants

Here quotes from recent postings in the Yahoo Peace Corps group about ants in food that I found both funny and exciting.

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First month: Ants get in food. Throw entire meal away.

Second month: Ants get in food. Brush ants off, continue eating.

Third month: Ants get in food. What ants?

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Last night I made myself a bowl of noodles that I belatedly realized was crawling with ants. After 17 months in country, I still had that clenching of stomach muscles at the sight...but then I thought "oh, what the hell. I don't feel like cooking something else." They're a little crunchy, but you just have to imagine it's Thai food with crushed peanuts.

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Ya, I know its weird that these things get me excited about the Peace Corps -- remember, I love adventure!

In Support!

This support post for my friend, Ashleigh.

Ashleigh and I started the process of becoming Peace Corps Volunteers at about the same time, and were progressing through the stages somewhat synchronously. Ashleigh just found out she is going to be deferred for a year.

Ashleigh, you will make a great Peace Corps Volunteer and someday we will meet as RPCVs and talk late into the night about our experiences!

Flicker, flicker

OK, OK, the telltale screen flicker is getting to me…

One other reason why I have not been posting is because I have been playing a lot of "World of Warcraft" -- a new online computer game.

Snatch this Pebble From My Hand

OK, I know, I haven't written for a while...I've been trying to figure out why, and I guess its because I'm bummed out 'bout waiting sooo long for medical clearance.

Patience Grasshopper.

There is some good new to report: I have found a home for Gage, my loveable dog and partner in crime. My Grandparents have offered to be his home while I am gone! This is wonderful because I know they will take good care of him.

Next on the agenda: starting phase II of Life Simplification.

In non-geekese that means: I am going to give a bunch more things away.