Extension of Service

For those of you that haven't heard, I'm extending my stay in Morocco by one year! Yay! The thought of leaving one month from now was unbearable and there is still so much to do here and so many opportunities to be taken advantage of!

With the next year I hope to do more health education, teach about volunteerism and leadership, work on career development, be present for the opening of the new Dar Chebab and help Peace Corps Morocco with the transition to an all youth development based program.

I'll be going home for a month starting in mid November to celebrate the holidays and both of my parents' birthdays before returning to Morocco for my next year. While home I'll visit Washington, DC, Chicago, Michigan, Albuquerque and of course wonderful Colorado. I'm looking forward to seeing friends and family, drinking lattes, eating chipotle, snow and central heating. Five weeks at home should be just enough time for me to still love everyone at home but be thoroughly ready to go back to Morocco. I look forward to returning with fresh eyes and perspective.

In the mean time, I've started taking a travel writing class online. This will (Inchallah) increase my blog posts! They may seem random but will hopefully be interesting and if I'm lucky improve over time.

If you ever have questions or would like me to elaborate on certain topics or parts of my experience, don't hesitate to ask. It will help me be better about writing and will make this a more interactive experience, which blogging is all about!