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After successfully sorting through the mess with my Ds-82 application (woot!), I thought I was in the clear…until today when I learned that I am now disabled. Google disabled my e-mail account. That’s right, I have no access to my … Continue reading →

My DS-82 application for a no-fee passport, which I need to depart in three weeks has been SUSPENDED. Why? Because silly me used pencil. I checked three times on the “Most Common Mistakes” list for the application and not once … Continue reading →

Wine. It’s impossible to find kosher wine. After an entire day filled with my sister’s drama (driving around for an hour trying to find her house and calling to get the address) and the bustle to visit family members before … Continue reading →

On Sunday, Nick and I left for Portland, Maine- car packed to the brim with all of my belongings. The night prior ended with drinks  at Production Lounge with Will, Kate, Karen, and Nick. When we got back, there was … Continue reading →

Nick and I went to the Bronx Zoo the other day. We saw lions, zebras, bears, bats, monkeys, flamingos, vultures, owls, and several peacocks roaming around fanning out their feathers for the world to see. Sea lions danced and played … Continue reading →

The end of a life chapter in an apartment in Williamsburg- let us say Amen. Packing and Moving: Where does one find the motivation? Except for the fact that you HAVE to be out of your apartment by a certain … Continue reading →

If you poke your head outside of your window or onto your stoop in Brooklyn, you can count the taxis letting those that live off the L line off at their humble abodes. Coincidence? I think not. After running errands, … Continue reading →

It felt like two movies: The Bourne Identity and A.I. When I received my much awaited invitation kit, the first thing I  saw was that “Assignment” booklet telling me where I’d go and some basic idea of what to expect. … Continue reading →

What was supposed to be one of the memorable moments of my life, College Graduation, will certainly be that-but not for the right reasons. The first day of graduation began with a dreadful wake up at 8:30am (not so late … Continue reading →

I just found out I am receiving an invitation to a July 1 Departure for a SSA Francophone country- the only one on the Peace Corps wiki is Mali! Finally, this day has come and I will wait for UPS … Continue reading →