Homework?!

So after my extended victory lap around Bradley University, I thought I was done with take home assignments.  Enter the US Peace Corps.  After several hours banging my head against the keyboard (and even more hours spent procrastinating) I finally created an "Aspiration Statement" and Resume that I was happy with.  Not too much to do now expect create shopping and packing lists and start saying goodbyes!

Nobody likes the USPS...

So I had to apply for my second US Passport (so for whatever reason, I'll have two functioning passports--Jason Bourne style).  The state department mails me the application and a prepaid UPS envelope.  I guess even the US State Department doesn't trust the US Postal Service to deliver my passport timely.  Joke is on me I guess, the "prepaid" envelope was expired so I had to pay for it anyway.

IT'S OFFICIAL

Got my invitation to serve!  On May 10th, I'll be going to Masaya, Nicaragua as a business educator and adviser.  In normal speak, I'll be teaching in two local highschools (with the assistance of a local Nicaraguan teacher) and doing free consulting to local businesses.  Much to do before I leave but I'll keep everyone posted!

Change in plans...

So as a christmas gift, the Peace Corps was kind enough to tell me that I will NOT be leaving in Feb or March.  Instead I'll be leaving in May...  Although it's not my first pick, it does sound like I will be going to a spanish speaking country doing business advising.  I should (and I mean it this time) be receiving my invitation and country any day now.  Vamos a ver...

-Pedro