When we were first preparing to come to Jamaica, I did some background research via volunteer blogs. Now, we’ve been on island for almost a year and we’re expecting a new set of volunteers to join us next week already! This new set of blog entries are some of my favorites from current volunteers in our own group:
Special note to group 83: I apologize if I left out your blog posts. these are from the blogs I am aware of and wanted to share.
Claire G:
Letting Go – a volunteer’s insightful reflections after deciding to leave Peace Corps
Thoughts, Questions, Ramblings– more reflections on the struggles of being a volunteer, beautifully written as always
One Big (Happy?) Family – on relating to a new country and new “parents” (a.k.a. PC)
Kate W:
Why Am I Here? Why I Am Here – a literacy volunteer’s work with lots of pictures
525,600 Minutes- on personal growth through leaving one PC post and starting at another
Hello World– full of fun pictures visiting other volunteers as well as hurricane aftermath
Brandi Y:
Small Wins- witty and entertaining recount of misadventures and becoming accustomed to life and work as an education volunteer
I do not poop in a hole– first impressions at site and other fun anecdotes
Kevin and Linnae:
My Dengue Fever and Wildly Unanticipated Life – how one environmental volunteer found his way to the Caribbean from the Army
Good Morning Jamaica – morning activities in a rural Jamaican yard with lots of photos
Peace Corps Jamaica Cook Shop – a group compilation of creative recipes using Jamaican ingredients on a PCV budget
Marie V:
Not Your Average 9 to 5 – public transportation misadventures and shadowing a volunteer during training
20/20 Cricket – experiencing one of Jamaica’s favorite sports
Autumn F:
Not All Play – productive and creative activities by an environmental volunteer, with photos
America! – how travel and PC has renewed her love for her home country
Tom and Chelsea:
Ready, Set, Blog! – a recap of being medically separated during training, coming back, and missing things from home
Photos – pictures from around their new community
Adriana B:
Know Thyself – reflections on keeping strong during the struggles of PC
Sorrel Juice – how to about a unique and wonderful Jamaican fruit
Stephanie W:
Things I Don’t Miss About America- self explanatory
Things I Do Miss From America
How Did I Ever Live Without – a tribute to the best Jamaican fruits/foods
Chantal W:
(not so) attack of the pig – what happens when a pig finds your laundry bucket
hurricane sandy – preparing for a storm with the host family
Claire M:
A Day in the Life – follow along with an HIV-education volunteer, with photos
Simply Intentional 