The Big Move

Its been all go since the holidays.. First i shared Thanksgiving with my dad, then Christmas with my training family, and New Years with a group of Volunteers... Somewhere in between all these holidays i found time to think about my future here in PY.

I filled out the paperwork to become the coordinator for the health sector. I figured i would give it a go and go through the process for a great job opportunity  I have enjoyed my experience here in Paraguay and want other volunteers to have the best experience possible. The job entitles that the coordinator works with the sectors director to provide information, support and organize for the health sector. The bosses for this sector are two of the sweetest people in the office. So on New Years eve, one of my bosses called me and offered me the position. I accepted and continued with my water project. Knowing that soon i would be moving to Asuncion.

After finishing my water project my boss asked me to get ready to move to Asuncion sooner than expected. So i started to look for apartments and pack prior to an All Girls Camp that Peace Corps organized. I ended up taking two girls from my community which was great. my last weekend in site i was able to have a couple final days with the people in my community. Especially since i moved all my belongings( bed, fridge, dresser etc) 5 days before i actually left for the camp, it gave me the perfect opportunity to stay at the houses of people in my community.

I left site on Monday the 4th of Feb with my girls for the camp. The camp lasted 3 and half days and was very exhausting for all of us. On Thursday i got a ride with a PC vehicle into Asuncion for my first day to live. I got into the office, to see a welcome sign on my desk, and was welcomed into the office with open arms. I talked to my boss, and then went to my future apartment to pay and see it. On Thursday night i spent the night at my co-workers house to adjust to the first night.

On Friday morning i woke up, ironed my clothes, and went to the Office for my first day. I was welcomed by my boss with roses and a little note " Alex, Welcome to the Team, My best wishes for the year". Such a sweet touch to my first day! LOVE IT!

We then took off to the airport and met the arriving new group of 23 new health volunteers. We went to the training center, and had a meet and greet lunch with the new group which was great. This new group will be one of two groups i will focus on within the next year.

 (The old coordinator( new tech trainer) and me the new coordinator (old health volunteer)


On Friday night i spent my first night in my new place. It is nothing too big or fancy. One room, and a bathroom! So my first weekend in my apartment is so far so good!

Stay tuned for updates from the BIG CITY now a days ..