Lost in Lesotho

Putting words to my experiences as a PCV in Lesotho and now as an RPCV living in the Midwest! Continuing the journey post PC with a new job and long distance relationship with my boyfriend that is born and raised in Lesotho and that I met as a volunteer!

About Me: I'm a quarter life Midwestern girl that worked with Preschool (ECCD) teachers in Lesotho, Southern Africa. Now as an RPCV, I'm working with a rural school district in IL as a parent involvement coordinator with families with children 0-3.

DISCLAIMER: this blog does not represent the opinions of the Peace Corps or U.S. government.

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jacquelinetipsword@yahoo.ca
November 30
Surprise! Morija Area ECCD graduation was this past Friday.  It was a wonderful day of excited kids and a long ceremony, it ended with my 35 Morija area ECCD teachers giving me thank you gifts for being with them for two years.  I received a seshoeshoe skirt, Lesotho tshirt, cow hair sandals, a set of 6 glasses and some money.  I cried of course and felt so thankful!  Then on Saturday was Mantloaneng’s own holiday/graduation party, I received a few more surprises such as a Basotho hat and blanket.  This is me on Saturday right after receiving the gifts.  I was also wearing my gifts from the day before, I looked so Mosotho!!!  Once again I cried as you can see from my eyes.  I feel loved! In other news, the electricity to my house is temporarily out.  So my dear 5 year old ibook, just doesn’t stay charged the way it used to, thus you will probably be hearing way less of me for a while.  I promise more pictures & video asap!

Surprise!

Morija Area ECCD graduation was this past Friday.  It was a wonderful day of excited kids and a long ceremony, it ended with my 35 Morija area ECCD teachers giving me thank you gifts for being with them for two years.  I received a seshoeshoe skirt, Lesotho tshirt, cow hair sandals, a set of 6 glasses and some money.  I cried of course and felt so thankful! 

Then on Saturday was Mantloaneng’s own holiday/graduation party, I received a few more surprises such as a Basotho hat and blanket. 

This is me on Saturday right after receiving the gifts.  I was also wearing my gifts from the day before, I looked so Mosotho!!!  Once again I cried as you can see from my eyes. 

I feel loved!

In other news, the electricity to my house is temporarily out.  So my dear 5 year old ibook, just doesn’t stay charged the way it used to, thus you will probably be hearing way less of me for a while. 

I promise more pictures & video asap!