me The Sprawl

They heard me singing and they told me to stop

Quit these pretentious things and just punch the clock

These days my life, I feel it has no purpose

But late at night the feelings swim to the surface

The Real Peace Corps

whereintheworldisflick:

This posting is from another PCV’s blog who is currently serving in Ethiopia. His name is Michael, and though I have never met him, he has perfectly captured what being a volunteer in Africa is like. I feel like he was written the exact words I have thought. Please go and check out the blog Waid’s World, not to mention the original post so you can share some love with him!

The Real Peace Corps
By Michael, PCV Ethiopia

I feel as though I’ve done somewhat of a disservice throughout this blog. I’ve painted a picture of my time here that isn’t precisely accurate. I’m an emotional person, a romantic.  Optimistic to a fault. I like extremes and superlatives. I exaggerate in an attempt to draw the reader in, and to make sense of things I can’t make sense of.

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THIS IS PERFECT

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  1. invisiblecarrots reblogged this from whereintheworldisflick and added:
    Read More this is just really good.
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  4. nothingisweird reblogged this from whereintheworldisflick and added:
    title says yo. Recommended reading for everyone.
  5. playingketchup reblogged this from the-sprawl and added:
    And when you are feeling down, just remember to go outside and let Africa save you.
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  7. ticktockpocketwatch reblogged this from the-sprawl and added:
    i sincerely wish i was allowed to post this kind of thing on our peace corps page.
  8. abcdefghijkelsey reblogged this from whereintheworldisflick and added:
    seriously LOVE this....explain Tanzania like this. The more and more I think about...
  9. the-sprawl reblogged this from whereintheworldisflick and added:
    Read More THIS IS PERFECT
  10. thecourageoussoul reblogged this from whereintheworldisflick and added:
    Read More I’ve actually been in contact with his girlfriend, Carly...still here...
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    100 kinds of true for any...recommend reading it.
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