Wednesday, November 9, 2016. 8220;I cannot say goodbye to those whom I have grown to love, for the memories we have made will last a lifetime, and will never know a goodbye. Once again, the end emulates the beginning and we find ourselves saying goodbye to those we love. We love you all, from beginning to end, so let me just say this. Salani kahle bongani betfu na bomdeni betfu, sitawubonana masibuya. Tuesday, November 1, 2016.

Come share my journey as a Youth Development Agent in Peace Corps Swaziland. Tuesday, January 10, 2017. We are allowed to take it any time during our 3. After 4 full days I was final.

Just another gringa trying to make it in Guatemala. Another Year, Another Opportunity. View from my home! Kids playing with my hammock. One of their favorite activities. The right is also a memorial for all of the missing people from the civil war in the 80s. The fireworks were amazing! There.

One other thing that is new is how green. My plans for the rest of 2016 include attending Incwala, having a Christmas party with some fellow volunteers on the 23rd, enjoying Christmas with my family.

Five days ago marked the one year of arriving in Johannesburg, expectation-less and ready for change. I think of my community in West Virginia often, especially when I hear about the devastating floods, but I still have so much to do with my community here.