I have been thinking about starting this blog for a while. I have been reading other Peace Corps volunteer's and applicant's blogs since I first applied by at the end of September 2010. Today is my day off and I decided not to sent an alarm. At about 9am this morning I was in the middle of a nice dream (I don't remember what I was dreaming) when I heard my cell phone ring. I looked at my cell phone to see who was calling me early in the morning on my day off. I didn't look at the whole number the only thing that stuck out to me was seeing an area code of 202. Since I had been reading other applicant's blogs I knew that the area code of 202 is Washington D.C. where the Peace Corps Headquarters is located. I then knew that my Placement Officer was calling me to have a final interview with me. I quickly sat up in bed, cleared my throat and took a few deep breaths before I answered the phone. Yes it was indeed the Placement Officer he asked me a few questions like if I was still interested in the Peace Corps and if I have been doing more research on the Peace Corps. He asked if I was still available to leave in April as that was my original nomination. I said I was available whenever Peace Corps was ready for me. He then let me know that he would be sending me an invitation to Central/South America for April!! In 5 days from now I should know what country I will be spending 27 months of my life!! I have a strong feeling that it is Guatemala because Guatemala is leaving the end of April and they have a health extension program, which is what I will do. After I got off the phone I came out of my room and announced to my mom "I'm going in the Peace Corps"! She gave me a big hug and she wanted to know what he asked. I couldn't remember a single question he asked me, but I thought it was about a 10 minute conversation. I went back to my phone to see how long the conversation was, it was only 3 minutes!! I have heard of other people having their final interview last almost 2 hours but the average is usually 25 minutes. Mine was only 3 minutes!
I am going to try to update this blog as much as possible while I am in country . I am not sure how much Internet access I will have but I am sure I could get to Internet at least once a month. So bookmark this page and follow me into my next 27 months adventure in the Peace Corps.
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