Hello everyone! I am just putting up a quick post to say "hey" and keep people updated. Since returning from Europe, I have been substitute teaching in West Des Moines. For the past few months I have been doing a long-term job working at the alternative high school and have really taken to it. In the beginning of June I will be heading to Swaziland to serve through the Peace Corps! I am VERY excited to begin this adventure. I will be in Swaziland for 27 months. The first three months will be training and after that I will receive my placement where I will live and work in a small community for two years. My main job going down there will be AIDS education and women's empowerment, but I will acquire many more positions as I settle into the community. Swaziland has the worst AIDS rate in the world with over 50% of people in their 20's being infected. The country is a very stable absolute monarchy. I am getting quite sad at the idea of leaving behind my wonderful new nieces and nephew, but I know this trip is going to be absolutely life-changing.
