MoldovAnn

Much of the PC prep materials mention boredom as an issue for volunteers, and several of the RPCVs I’ve talked to have really emphasized this, as well. Life in many other countries just moves at a slower pace than our crazy hectic lives here in the U.S. In the words of one RPCV, “the main enemy of the PCV is boredom and an excess of free time,” especially in the first year when you are still getting settled and learning the ins and outs. We are encouraged to think in advance about how we will spend free time – hobbies, learning a musical instrument, anything.

As I am an avid reader, I decided to start with what I know I love – books! I don’t want to spend too much precious luggage space with heavy books, though, so I am counting on the kindness of others to mail me some reading material over the next 2 years – books, magazines, comics, newspapers, anything and everything. I’ve started a Reading List, books that I’m interested in. So, if you’ve got an extra copy that you don’t need back for a while (of these or any other good books), please feel free to send to me! I will do my best to return items, but it just might take a while.

I’m still working on other ideas for ways to occupy my free time. Suggestions would be appreciated!