Originally posted on Eastern Rinok / Истерн Рынок:
The success of Eastern Rinok can be counted in many ways: the number of artists who have increased their knowledge of good business practices, the number of open stores, the number of trainings our trainers have implemented, to name a few. Each achievement gives purpose and meaning to our project.…
This past weekend, my active, in country Peace Corps service came to an unofficial end. After months of preparation, conversations, changes, signatures, and approvals, we held our much-anticipated Eastern Rinok Training of Instructors. I will be honest, as I told Laura (the other Peace Corps volunteer coordinating the training with me) right before hand, I was…
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I know I have mentioned it before but my last few months here have absolutely flown. I’m lucky, that isn’t always the case with people. This week, I am putting the final touches on what is most likely the last major project-related work at site. To say that working with Eastern Rinok over the past…
I recently started journaling…yeah, now…and I’ll admit it has made me more reflective and introspective than I normally am. Typically I look forward; trying to identify a new challenge, skill, or just a general area of interest. However, writing my thoughts down has afforded me the opportunity, if not forced me, to slow down and…
We received some amazing news late last week: Our Eastern Rinok Training of Instructors fundraising goal had been met and we would receive our funds – regardless of the now official US Government shutdown! The biggest take away for me, regardless of politics anywhere: OUR PROJECT IS GOING TO HAPPEN!! Thank you to all who’s generous contributions…
It is hard for me to accept, but after over two and a half years (898 days today) in Ukraine, my service will be coming to an end on November 27th. That is the day I ring the bell on the second floor and officially become an RPCV (Returned Peace Corps Volunteer). To say that…
Children enter orphanages for any number of reasons here, one being that the parents decide they are not capable of raising the child. When I first arrived in country, it was hard to fathom how a parent could do that. After a while, however, I started to think “Imagine how hard this was for the…
Peace Corps Service often exposes volunteers to the unexpected; be it something cultural, personal, professional, etc. When I first arrived at site in June 2011, I had no idea where to start, what direction to go, heck, I had no idea what to “do” in general! I was just trying to figure out which market…
Throughout the years, I have been able to meet people that have gone on to accomplish the truly impressive. I have friends that own/run multiple franchisees of an extremely popular donut chain, are entrepreneurs/owners who have started their own companies, are high ranking financial advisors, consultants and lawyers, are leading real estate agents in the…
Since my last post, it feels like a year’s worth of events have happened in a short amount of time. Where do I even begin: With the epic trip to Crimea, volunteering with the Ukraine Special Needs Orphanage Fund, Camp HEAL Rd.3? All of those will receive appropriate attention. However, there was a slight detour…
This summer I have the privilege of again working at the summer camp Action Brings Change (ABC). This year I have more expanded role in that I am helping to direct the camp along with another American volunteer, Courtney as well as two amazing Ukrainians, Zhenia and Karina. Courtney and I will serve primarily in…
The past 14 days have been eye-opening to say the least. If I had to describe the past two weeks, I would liken them to an “Emotional Roller Coaster.” However, not in the typical sense – I’m not a basket case of emotional turmoil. In fact, that’s not correct, I’d say more of a pendulum…
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