They tell us in training that we should celebrate the small things, including "benchmark days" such as 30 days in site, 30 days in Peru, 6 months in site, 6 months in Peru, 1 year in site/Peru, etc. etc. So, March 6th marked my 9 month in Peru. Peace Corps service is a big committment, so much so that being here almost 9 months, I feel that I am at full-term with this "baby." It is a responsiblity that everyday, I have carried (and still do). This is a 24/7 job because when I'm not "in the office" teaching class or writing a report, I am always representing my country. So, don't mind the aukward 9-month reference, but Peace Corps, my job, is an every-day, in-it-to-win-it type of situation. Speaking of 9-months and babies, I have a new cousin Piper that was born about 2 weeks ago and a friend of mine just had her baby as well. CONGRATS!!
March 8th was International Women's Day. On the 7th, we celebrated with a ceremony in the Plaza de Armas, a parade around the Plaza, a speech from the mayor, and free lunch for those in attendance (over 2,000). The week before, we also had inspirational talks from different members of the commnunity, a radio show (in which I participated!), free health clinic for women at the hospital, and educational sessions on gender vs. sex, women's rights, and other topics.
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| The mayor, the governer, me, and the military doctor. |
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| Dancing Huayno (tradtional Sierran dance) |
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| How about dancing infront of 2,000+ women a dance I've never attempted? And is kinda tricky! |
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