Category Archives: Life

Life after Peace Corps, Month 2

Posted on February 18, 2020 by elliewick

The month of January was focused on applying to more jobs. I started numerous lists to keep track of everything (jobs I am interested in, applications and interview requests, companies I am interested in, and Ohio health departments). All of … Continue reading →

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Sometimes things do not work out as planned

Posted on December 15, 2019 by elliewick

It has been 30 days since I left eSwatini. I am sure you have a million questions, and I do, too. Simply, Peace Corps ended my service because of a security incident. It took me this long to tell you … Continue reading →

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A photo tour of my apartment

Posted on July 22, 2019 by elliewick

Seeing as I have lived in my Mbabane apartment for a year, and am moving out in a month, I thought it was about time to show you my home. I have loved it here, and can only expect that … Continue reading →

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What I have been reading

Posted on June 10, 2019 by elliewick

I have somehow found more time in my day for reading the last few months, which is fantastic. I have not done a good job of keeping up with my reading here, so I wanted to share a list of … Continue reading →

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So much food and so little time

Posted on April 26, 2019 by elliewick

When I went on home leave in December and January, sure there were people to see and things to do, but my longest list was of food to eat. I started working on this list months in advance—I didn’t want … Continue reading →

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Wednesday photo: Mbabane bus rank

Posted on March 27, 2019 by elliewick

I walk past or through the bus rank here frequently as I go shopping. It can get busy, and transport drivers do many unpredictable things while driving. I stopped to take this aerial photo from the stairs outside the second … Continue reading →

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Wednesday photo: Work

Posted on February 6, 2019 by elliewick

When I returned to work in January, I was hoping for more tasks to keep me busier at work. I have more or less been slammed and have plenty of responsibilities for the time being, of which I am thankful. … Continue reading →

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A roundup of what you need to know before joining Peace Corps Eswatini

Posted on August 29, 2018 by elliewick

Sanibonani G17 and other potential PCVs out there! I have written a lot about what life is like as a PCV in eSwatini during my 38 months of service. Your departure date is approaching quickly, and maybe a few of … Continue reading →

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My most-used items as a PCV in eSwatini

Posted on August 23, 2018 by elliewick

I might not love all of these items enough for them to make it onto my favorite lists (These are a few of my favorite things, These are a few of our favorite things, My favorite items during PST), but … Continue reading →

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Extension life: English is confusing

Posted on August 17, 2018 by elliewick

When I moved from Ohio to Utah I remember having to change one word of my vocabulary. I received too many comments when I would say “pop” while working as a cashier at Target, so I forced myself to remember … Continue reading →

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