How I’m feeling

T-Minus Guatemala (Peace Corps Ending): How To Lose A Pueblo in 10 Days

March 18, 2019March 18, 2019 First Person ForeignBeauty

It’s 11pm on a Sunday night. It’s my second to last Sunday in site. Tomorrow I have a session to observe and some tasks to accomplish, and then I go to another school in the[…]

HOW I FEEL in Guatemala: Gringo-Lumped

November 6, 2016February 19, 2017 First Person ForeignGuatemala

This episode in feelings: Surrounded by Tourists and Being Lumped In With Them I’m sure every volunteer has this experience and today, I had mine. I’ve only been in Antigua for early morning transfers to[…]

HOW I FEEL (in Guatemala) | Tragedy in Threes & Ceremonies in Three Hours

October 22, 2016October 22, 2016 First Person ForeignBeauty

One time, not too long ago and not long enough, I came home from work and a realization unhatched with great gusto: Carlton, my cat, had fleas. I’d been noticing him itch more than usual but it[…]

HOW I FEEL (in Guatemala) | It’s All Catching Up With Me Now

October 19, 2016February 19, 2017 First Person ForeignChanges

The last two days have been uglyfeelstown, USA. I’ve had a feeling of indigestion in my gut that doesn’t go away, but the kind of sensation that churns inside my emotions instead of my esophagus. The feeling is equal parts[…]