Monthly Archives: July 2018

Wednesday photo: Goodbye, home

Posted on July 25, 2018 by elliewick

I said goodbye to my home of 23 months this morning. But I did it in siSwati, so I really said stay well.  The hardest part of moving ended up being loading the car. I said we needed two vehicles. … Continue reading →

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Gratitude for the last 25 months

Posted on July 22, 2018 by elliewick

This is the last weekend on my homestead and it is surreal. I can’t imagine my life after here. I can’t imagine not having all of my belongings nearly within arm’s reach. I can’t imagine getting up in the morning … Continue reading →

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So much fabric leads to so many new clothes

Posted on July 19, 2018 by elliewick

I’ve been seeing other PCV posts on their locally-made fashions, and knew I wanted to do the same. Then PSIN asked for photos to share with G16, and my bhuti was looking for some money to buy a pizza, so … Continue reading →

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Wednesday photo: Fourth of July

Posted on July 18, 2018 by elliewick

Preparing for the Fourth, while stressful in the lead up, was much less stressful when preparing the food than I expected. I had a great team of kitchen help, with the surprise addition of another PC Swaziland staff’s wife and … Continue reading →

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Living allowance: May

Posted on July 17, 2018 by elliewick

May is a rough month. I saved money during the first half while working at GLOW camp and with attending COS conference, except that I had an expensive dress made for COS (it was worth it, though!).  Then at the … Continue reading →

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Living allowance: April

Posted on July 13, 2018 by elliewick

I spent a lot on transport and lodging, along with fabric and one of my tailors during the month of April. I managed to keep the other areas in check and not go too far over.    

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Gratitude, even when crying

Posted on July 8, 2018 by elliewick

Explaining my life here is hard. I have three weeks left in my community, I am crazy busy, and packing is stressful. In short, I am a mess. I revisited the blog post that best sums up my Peace Corps … Continue reading →

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