Lauren Cono, 129 TCCS Title: Siddhartha Author: Herman Hesse Published: Germany, 1922 Synopsis: “Based on the early life of Buddha, this novel is about the search for self-realization by a young Brahman, […]
Book Reviews with Lauren: Siddhartha
Grit
Natalie Garro, 129 TCCS A few weeks back, another PCV said something to me that’s stuck with me, popping into my head at least a couple times each day: Peace Corps Volunteers […]
Becoming Bai Dtong
Zari Havercome, 130 YinD Hi peeps, my name is Zari (phonetically sounds like Zarry) and I am a Peace Corps Volunteer in Group 130. Some of my peers have recently shared their […]
Home Is Wherever Your Site Is
Carly Allard, 129 YinD “Here’s hoping I can ‘jai yen-yen’ and let fate run its course. Everything happens for a reason, right?” About a year ago I was somewhere in Sing Buri, […]
What It’s Like to Be Home
Linzee Prescott, RPCV Group 126 Let me tell you how great it is to drive, how beautiful it is to go out and eat ANYTHING I would like at ANYTIME. However, let […]
PST Survival Guide
Ruhamaiah Bradley, 130 TESS Most nights, I eat alone. On occasion I am joined by my mae. We sit in silence. Both of us acknowledging and appreciating the other’s presence but aware […]
Fa
Michael “Beaux” Mudd, 128 TCCS Recently, I was sitting in the office at school working on flash cards to give to my counterpart. In the office with me was our school’s principal […]
Faces of Peace Corps Thailand: Molly O’Brien
Artwork by Catherine Nightengale, 129 YinD Molly O’Brien Group: 128 // Program: YinD Fun Facts I currently live with about 10 cats I love sandwiches I have written 8 novels over the […]
Only Fifty Photos
Linda Smittle, 128 TCCS Last week a teacher approached me in the teacher work room: “I am making a report. I need some photos of you in Thailand.” How many photos do […]
Mind Over Matter
Cyrus Ebadat, 130 YinD Peace Corps Training (PCT) is truly a mind game. You are met with a new challenge every day that tests you through an intensive training process and real life […]
Peaks & Valleys, Vol. 4 feat. Marcus MtCastle
Rae Richards, 129 TCCS Welcome to a column meant to explore the highs and lows of Peace Corps volunteer life—in Thailand and beyond! Each month, we will highlight a current Peace Corps […]
[Blog Repost] Change
Yousif Al-Amin, 129 TCCS 391 days. It’s been 391 days since I said goodbye to the people I loved, packed my life into 2 suitcases, flew to San Francisco, and began my […]
Caring For Yourself: Mental Health
McKenzie Paterson, 129 TCCS Healthy Living: Caring for Yourself to Care for Your Community We all want to be the best Volunteers that we can be for our communities. That means we […]
Voices E11: Mo
Voices presented by PSDN (Peer Support Diversity Network) is a series of video and written interviews highlighting the intersection between PCVs and RPCVs of diverse ethnic/cultural backgrounds and their service in Thailand. These […]
Yoga for Other Movement Varieties
Danyal Eisenbrandt, 128 YinD Hi y’all! Danyal here, and I thought I’d take on an interdisciplinary route and discuss how yoga can really benefit different workout methods and regiments. Thereafter, I’ll share […]
