tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63358112011-04-21T19:04:18.526-04:00So I joined the Peace Corps... jenniferp1123@yahoo.comJennahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00912729326216423504noreply@blogger.comBlogger491100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6335811.post-1105113920937556572005-01-07T13:03:00.000-03:002005-01-07T13:05:20.936-03:00

So I am back in PY...its good to be back. But I will live in Buenos Aires one day.

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Hola from Montevideo, Uruguay! Sadly my vacation is nearly over...I spent 4 nights in Buenos Aires, Argentina and it was fabulous. B.A. is an amazing city, its huge and fun and I think I want to live there at least for a little while after Peace Corps. We stayed in an adorable bed and breakfast in the trendy SoHo district (full of boutiques and restaurants) with lots of salons with signs that

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So yes, it has been over two months since I have posted...but due to public outcry I will try to be better about it. November was an insane month that I wont even try to recap. My birthday was nice. But strange. I feel like I am declining into old age. 23 sounds old. But it is my golden year so I am looking forward to some good luck. On December 7th I joined the majority of Paraguayans walking

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So no new nasty bug or parasite stories... But I need to buy some screen for my windows, birds keep flying in and hanging out in my bedroom. All the kids in the elementary school took the parasite pills I finally got from the Centro de Salud. I feel like I might take one tonight. Something is wrong with my stomach. But we´ve been without running water for 2 months now so it might have something

Jennahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00912729326216423504noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6335811.post-1095945179083142282004-09-23T09:09:00.000-04:002004-09-23T09:12:59.083-04:00

So I'm on vacation here in Asuncion. I'm considering a facial/massage. Today is payday. I'm also going to try to upload more pics on yahoo.com...including pics of my 2 headed parasite.

Jennahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00912729326216423504noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6335811.post-1095679189455613082004-09-20T07:03:00.000-04:002004-09-20T07:19:49.456-04:00

So sometimes I cant decide if I am living on another planet or if I have simply gone to hell... The lizard was nothing compared to what I killed yesterday...If the Paraguayans (a) dont know its name in Spanish (only Guarani) and (b) THEY are afraid to go near it, you know its bad. So I was raking my weekly 100 kilogram pile of leaves to burn when my 11 year old sister Noelia comes over and

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Oh and for the record...one month without running water. And they are estimating we will wait one more month ¨mas o menos¨

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So I killed the biggest lizard Ive ever seen in my life yesterday. I stoned him to death. I felt bad afterwards. I invited the nurse from town came to my community and she did a talk on STIs, AIDS, birth control methods, etc Wednesday. She also gave free Pap smears. I recently discussed with the principal of the elementary school the fact that the 5th and 6th graders have AIDS and STIs in their

Jennahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00912729326216423504noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6335811.post-1094072253147608072004-09-01T16:47:00.000-04:002004-09-01T16:57:33.146-04:00

I would like to mention first that it is still officially "winter" in Paraguay and it was 97 degrees today. Yes that's right. 97. I take back all previous complaints about using electric blankets at night. I love it that the Paraguayans are telling me that this is gonna be a hot summer. Apparently 107 in the shade last February isn't what is considered hot. But I haven't seen Dec/Jan...that's

Jennahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00912729326216423504noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6335811.post-1093523053271602162004-08-26T08:22:00.000-04:002004-08-26T08:24:13.270-04:00

Home Maintenance in Paraguay: Sometimes you will find a skull while raking your backyard.

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So a lizard ran across my kitchen table yesterday when I was eating lunch... I'm in Asuncion for the night because I've been in a really bad mood and I need a mini vacation from Paraguayans. Being the topic of gossip everyday is very trying on the nerves. I do nothing, so they find/invent things to say about me. Latest example: Na Isabella talking to Na Muneca about the fact that I don't wear

Jennahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00912729326216423504noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6335811.post-1092402691050207412004-08-13T08:55:00.000-04:002004-08-13T09:26:37.860-04:00

So what´s new... The supermarket fire that you all heard about luckily did not affect anyone that I know. No one from Peace Corps was inside at the time. But it´s kinda like going through September 11th again. Its the first time that a tragedy like this has happened here and its all that is talked about in the papers and the news. I went to the parade commemorating the 135th anniversary of the

Jennahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00912729326216423504noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6335811.post-1091281470017454862004-07-31T09:39:00.000-04:002004-07-31T09:44:30.016-04:00

So I have photos online now! on yahoo.com email me for my password stuff if you wanna see them... I got the best package in the world yesterday...the new David Sedaris book! So excited! and Courtney informs me that Harry Potter 4 comes out in theatres November 2005! (not that I've seen the 3rd one yet...)

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Ok so I the last time I tried posting, it all deleted on me. I hate computers even in Paraguay. My poor kitten had a giant pique (the foot parasite) and I had a new one too. But we're all better now. My gigantic dog went to the vet for a rabies shot. Just in case. He's so protective of me, he doesn't like any dogs or people near me. Today is Friendship Day in Paraguay. Felididades. Me and my

Jennahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00912729326216423504noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6335811.post-1089461851193411972004-07-10T08:11:00.000-04:002004-07-10T08:17:31.193-04:00

Im having an asado today (a barbeque) to thank all the people who helped out preparing my house. Its July so a bbq sounds appropriate, however down south, its pretty damn chilly...well today anyway. I am broke. I spent my entire months salary already and its only the 10th. I dont know what I am going to do. I might have to take out some american funds which I hate to do. So if anyone feels

Jennahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00912729326216423504noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6335811.post-1089217183087035352004-07-07T12:09:00.000-04:002004-07-07T12:19:43.086-04:00

So no more parasites... I'm loving life in my own house. One of my friends came to visit and is so jealous of my peace corps palace. We made curry chicken and pancakes. I've introduced my host family to guacamole, carrot cake, banana bread and lemon squares. I once told them that I don't know how to cook. Now they tell me I'm a liar. Little do they know, Betty Crocker's recipe books are doing

Jennahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00912729326216423504noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6335811.post-1088862079805254672004-07-03T09:27:00.000-04:002004-07-03T09:41:19.806-04:00

My feet hurt. Why? Holes. Why? Had parasites removed. Yep. Three. Three pique (pronouced p-k) took up residence, two in my right foot, one in my left. They are these teeny tiny "worms" that crawl in and start growing and laying eggs. Charming I know. The PC doc removed them yesterday. They were huge. Makes me wonder how many might be living in my stomach. Today is the Fourth of July picnic at

Jennahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00912729326216423504noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6335811.post-1087225618373595732004-06-14T10:59:00.000-04:002004-06-14T11:06:58.373-04:00

So my house is really coming along...should move in in about a week. I had my official presentation to the community by my boss. It went well. He basically spent the hour and a half explaining that no, I am not going to build 100 modern bathrooms. They see Pecace Corps as an organization that brings in money and nothing more. But the two volunteers before me both brought in a ton of money. And I

Jennahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00912729326216423504noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6335811.post-1086526307126538532004-06-06T08:39:00.000-04:002004-06-06T08:51:47.126-04:00

Well it´s been an eventful week (for Paraguay) I got my house!! This is the BEST news ever. It´s so fancy that I feel guilty, but not guilty enough to not live there. It was a disaster though. I´ve been working my ass off with the help of many kind, unpaid helpers. I´m in town today buying all the stuff to hook up my electricity. The guy is coming tomorrow to do it. My house was full of huge

Jennahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00912729326216423504noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6335811.post-1085768088329893792004-05-28T14:03:00.000-04:002004-05-28T14:14:48.330-04:00

So I itch. Fleas. But my baby kitten is sooo cute! I was walking in town after going to the market and it was raining and I heard this pathetic crying and it was a tiny calico kitten. I gave her some of the pastry I was eating and then picked her up and put her in my bag and took her home with me on the bus. The butcher told me that she was a male. So I named her Leonardo but called her Leo

Jennahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00912729326216423504noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6335811.post-1085400983699036912004-05-24T08:14:00.000-04:002004-05-24T08:16:23.700-04:00

So. Big news. My closest friend down here, Brennan, is marrying her Peace Corps boyfriend. Wednesday. In Asuncion. They have known each other 4 months. (Hes a volunteer in our group, not a Paraguayan) How insane. She called me yesterday and was like, Jenna, you wont believe this. I thought it was a joke. But no. Me and Jeff are going to be their maid of honor and best man. Well witnesses anyway.

Jennahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00912729326216423504noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6335811.post-1084976401167410372004-05-19T10:11:00.000-04:002004-05-19T10:20:01.166-04:00

You´ll all be relieved to hear that my chick is doing better (Diego) he´s not limping much and his tail feathers are starting to come in too! Frida has fewer feathers but her wings are growing pretty fast too. My house begins construction soon. I´m super excited...I get a modern bathroom! Its gonna drain my next couple paychecks so I´m going to have to be careful about going into Asuncion and

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So Im building my house. Yep, didnt get the fancy house. But Im not that upset about it. I start construction next week. Its gonna be 2 rooms, the bedroom and a room for a "kitchen" Ill also have a little porch with an overhang AND the BEST part is I will have a MODERN BATHROOM (mas o menos) it will be indoor with a TOILET. Can you tell how excited I am... All is well...except one of my chickens

Jennahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00912729326216423504noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6335811.post-1084206825965862132004-05-10T12:31:00.000-04:002004-05-10T12:33:45.966-04:00

So I made it so you guys can post comments on my blog for me to read now!

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So have you ever been standing somewhere and thought, "wow, if I tripped, just a little, right now, I would die." Yes, I went rock climbing yesterday. And I am sore. Rock climbing. Thank GOD I wore my Merrell's and not flip flops as I had planned (I didn't realize my day would be so intense) Thank you Angela for the shoes..they saved my life. The scenery was gorgeous though. And I only have one

Jennahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00912729326216423504noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6335811.post-1083948538181239572004-05-07T12:43:00.000-04:002004-05-07T12:53:25.890-04:00

So I'm having phone problems. Apparently cells suck in Paraguay as well. Dont leave voice mail, I dont have voice mail. Just text messages. I think you can text me at telecel.com.py but its all in Spanish so you have to figure out how... Will update more soon!

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So I dont know whats up with the phone...maybe I have the wrong country code stuff... My actual number is 0981 532 421 (call the operator and tell them you are calling a cell phone in Paraguay and they should put you through) So Im in Piribebuy, Ive been at my site for 4 days now. Heres a little insight: Imagine you have no TV, no shopping malls, no air conditioning, no movie theaters, no

Jennahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00912729326216423504noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6335811.post-1082988100876299032004-04-26T09:42:00.000-04:002004-04-26T10:05:53.983-04:00

So you can now address mail to me to PCV Jennifer Pearson...I am no longer a trainee. If anyone ever decides to write me... We had a ceremony at the Embassy with the ambassador and swore in. I swore that I would uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States. I figure I'll try but my first goal is to avoid latrines with wooden floors and my second is to not get malaria...after that

Jennahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00912729326216423504noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6335811.post-1082498498472348502004-04-20T17:39:00.000-04:002004-04-20T18:05:43.780-04:00

So we did our training groups Most Likely To list (we'll do another after training too) I was picked as Most Likely to be an Asuncion Rat (most likely to be not working and instead be in the capital city partying) and also Most Likely to Be ChuChi (its NOT my fault that my house, if I get it anyway, is fancy with running water, I'm not Chuchi...I'm the first one to put my hands in cow shit and

Jennahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00912729326216423504noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6335811.post-1082062059561978692004-04-15T16:41:00.000-04:002004-04-15T16:51:37.216-04:00

So I'm struggling through these last few days of training...only 12 more and I am officially a Peace Corps volunteer. Not really...I'm going to miss it here so much. I have had more fun than I can explain. It's hot. Still. And they call this "fall." Spent another crazy weekend in Asuncion. Ate amazing Mexican food and margaritas. Ate McDonalds. Ate a pita wrap with hummus. Seriously you do not

Jennahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00912729326216423504noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6335811.post-1081352272436060562004-04-07T11:30:00.000-04:002004-04-07T11:41:39.030-04:00

Ok I have absolutely nothing new to say since yesterday. It's pretty exciting that I'm at an internet cafe two days in a row though. I made it back from my site...I'm in Asuncion right now at the Peace Corps office. We're thinking of Chinese buffet for lunch. It will be my first non-Paraguayan food in 2 months (not counting pizza and french fries) Oh and I DID eat a slice of pecan pie last week.

Jennahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00912729326216423504noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6335811.post-1081273677335118252004-04-06T13:31:00.000-04:002004-04-06T13:51:42.560-04:00

I LOVE MY SITE! I just spent a week here (its called Presidente Franco in the department of Cordillera near the city of Piribebuy) A week by myself speaking Spanish all day and night. And I´m still alive. Actually I realized that my Spanish is better than I thought. I can understand like 95% of what is said to me, maybe more. And the Guarani sometimes makes some sense. Not often, but sometimes.

Jennahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00912729326216423504noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6335811.post-1080405080822582232004-03-27T13:28:00.000-03:002004-03-27T13:34:52.543-03:00

so the computer keeps freezing so i dont know if anything is going to post or not. my news: #1 I have giardia. Sucks. Google it for more info. and pray that I dont have to go to the hospital on Monday. Im way afraid of Paraguayan hospitals. #2 I find out my future site on Monday. SO EXCITED. #3 I learned how to plant and transplant trees this week. #4 I got three packages today. Best day

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So its official. I have giardia. Lets just say that sucks. Its a parasite you get from drinking contaminated water. I drank from all those uncovered wells during my field practice. So yeah... If Im not better by Monday I get to experience first hand a hospital in a third world country. Im not too excited about that idea. I stayed in bed for over 36 hours and I still cant eat anything but white

Jennahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00912729326216423504noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6335811.post-1079801013124173212004-03-20T13:21:00.000-03:002004-03-20T13:46:54.950-03:00

I have all kinds of adventures to tell you guys about today... So this past week was "Practica Larga" which means I went with 5 other trainees to practice some of the stuff we have been learning. We went to the site of a volunteer whos been here for just over a year. I lived with a host family there (about 2 hours from where I currently live) they were great! But I finally got a taste of real

Jennahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00912729326216423504noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6335811.post-1079123209337066082004-03-12T16:58:00.000-03:002004-03-12T17:30:00.670-03:00

Sorry its been awhile but all is good. Its cooling down here...this morning I was reading the newspaper and the forecast said only like 86 degrees today...yes, that is cool. You guys would be proud. I built a losa. A losa is the cement floor of a latrine. I myself built the brick frame, made a metal grid, mixed cement with sand, water and rocks to make concrete and smoothed it all into a losa.

Jennahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00912729326216423504noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6335811.post-1078158012364129862004-03-01T13:12:00.000-03:002004-03-01T13:23:08.436-03:00

I feel that I should thank all you taxpayers for giving me this opportunity. Last night was WILD...I will not post details seeing as how mi familia reads this as well but I'll be sure to send some emails... I soooo don't want to go back to the campo today. We had the best three day weekend ever.

Jennahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00912729326216423504noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6335811.post-1078073883118359412004-02-29T13:47:00.000-03:002004-02-29T14:00:58.153-03:00

So I am in the capital of Paraguay today...Asuncion...with some friends. We have a three day weekend and we're partying and walking around and eating food that doesnt consist of fried meat. Super exciting. We just had pizza delivered to us at the Peace Corps office. Yum. Everybody has been asking about my health :) Thanks! I'm really good now...it was just a little cold. Nothing major. I'm

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So I am alive. I stayed home from class yesterday ill. Nothing serious, although the Peace Corps doctor was at my house by 9 am. See they do take care of us! I feel so much better today, probably because I slept for 18 consecutive hours. I think I was just a little run down. I have nothing really exciting to tell today. Todays Helpful hint from South America: never ever leave the house without

Jennahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00912729326216423504noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6335811.post-1077380237564705142004-02-21T13:03:00.000-03:002004-02-21T13:20:01.326-03:00

So i was wrong...monkeys do live wild in the trees here. But i havent seen many. Im so excited that ive been able to email so much lately. I have a bunch of letters to mail too...but everytime i get a chance to go to the post office, its seista time. People have been asking about care packages...I also would LOVE another Nalgene bottle, HAND SANITIZER, another pair of black reef flipflops (

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so i survived 5 days in the wild. used my first latrine ever. it wasnt as bad as i expected it would be actually. i got stuck at my volunteers site for an extra day because the rain stops life in the campo. the roads are dirt and they wash out easily. i didnt get sick. most my friends had diarrhea for 4 days straight. i got my first letters here...from sarah and jill. they are officially my

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some weird things i have done or seen so far... used a machete to chop down bamboo to make a fence. melted cow fat down to make soap. had to remove a frog from my room. a chicken bit my hand. washed my clothes by hand (but my familia does have a washing machine just no dryer) heard P.I.M.P. by 50 Cent en espanol on the radio. welcome to my life.

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so..where to begin... its really hot here. that sums up my life. my family...mom Nina, dad Ismael, brother Teodoro 27 years old. random nephews spend the night often too. our house is big. they are well off in their town. they have cable tv i never watch it though. i have a big bedroom with a queen size bed. tons of bugs though. my mom doesnt like to clean apparently and the house is big, but

Jennahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00912729326216423504noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6335811.post-1076674238799425772004-02-13T09:06:00.000-03:002004-02-13T09:13:11.436-03:00

So I am alive and well south of the equator! Paraguay is great so far, not much time to get to the internet though. Im in the city checking my email for the first time. I use the word city very loosely. Its really really hot here. Ill post more info after I check my email.

Jennahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00912729326216423504noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6335811.post-1075319170683322062004-01-28T16:43:00.000-03:002004-01-28T16:48:21.200-03:00

So I made it! A little late but all in one piece. And my luggage made it too. I LOVE MIAMI. I cannot stress that enough. It's so great here, you should visit if you haven't been here. It's January and I'm in flip flops (ok that doesn't say much for me...I wear them in Michigan's January) But I'm HOT. And it's "only" 80 degrees...I might melt in Paraguay. The other 47 volunteers seem great.

Jennahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00912729326216423504noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6335811.post-1075091979154286722004-01-26T01:28:00.000-03:002004-01-26T01:41:46.153-03:00

So my flight was cancelled. Of course. Virginia hasn't had an inch of snow all winter. But the one day I have to fly... Well at least I don't have to wake up at 4am now...I rescheduled for a 1pm flight to Miami. Please let it not be cancelled too. My bags are ready to go...I hope I'm taking all that I need. I'm a chronic overpacker, I always have been. Hopefully this whole experience will make

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I'm back from saying my goodbyes in New York and Michigan...only 3 more days. Both my bags are oversize and overweight (according to airline regulations) and I haven't finished packing. Already I've had to pull alot out. Ugh. I already posted my address and I hope you all write me...packages are pricey to send but I'm worth it :) If you do send a package, make sure you attach the green customs

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ok so people are already bugging me for my address so here it is: PCT Jennifer Pearson Cuerpo de Paz 162 Chaco Boreal c/Mcal Lopez Asuncion 1580, Paraguay South America The PCT before my name stands for Peace Corps Trainee...training lasts three months and then after I'm sworn in around April 26th it changes to PCV (Peace Corps Volunteer). Since this address is basically a PO Box, I'm pretty

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11 days. 11 days to learn how to use blogger, say goodbye to my friends, figure out how to download pics from my digital camera to a computer, get my taxes done, buy exciting things like 400 disposable razors and 18 bottles of bug spray, empty out my room at my parents' house, spend some quality time with my sister, oh and yeah, pack for two years.

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