Done

Well I'm finally done with the Peace Corps and have been back home for a few weeks now. I wanted to thank everyone who has checked my blog over the last 2 years even though lately I haven't been doing a good job about keeping it updated.

I have posted some before/after pictures of the computer project I did. Thank you to those of you who donated.


Before








After

Thanks for the Support

Thank you everyone who donated to the computer project. We have risen all the money (over $1600) thanks to your generosity and will soon begin the fun part; actually fixing up the building and buying/installing the electrical system and computers. Hopefully it won’t take longer than 3 month since I am done in the middle of May. Plus I would like to have time to teach a few classes and organize some lesson plan ideas for the teacher to use after I leave.

In other news I spent 3 day in San Jose at the luxurious Crowne Plaza hotel for the Peace Corps Close of Service Conference. We basically learned about the administrative/medical procedures necessary to officially finish the PC and leave country. Sometimes I can't believe it's almost over.

The day after the conference my grandmother came and brought me on an 8 day all-inclusive tour around the country. We toured around San Jose and the local mountains then went to Tortugero, La Fortuna, and the JW Marriott south of Tamarindo. It was definitely the most luxurious week of my life.

We stayed only in 4 and 5 star hotels and were given what seemed to be an unlimited supply delicious food and drink. We were transported in a nice air conditioned tour bus and brought to all kinds of preplanned activities and adventures. I definitely saw what I guess you could call “the other side of Costa Rica.” Thanks Grammy if your reading this!

Anyway I’ll post some before, during and after pictures of the computer project once things get underway so keep posted.

Your chance to help out!

I hope everyone has had a merry Christmas and a happy new year. I am just getting back to Costa Rica after spending a very cold but enjoyable couple weeks home. Now I need to get back to work on my computer lab project.

For those of you who don't know, I'm helping the elementary school in my town build a small computer lab with internet, and we need your help! Please click on the link at the right hand side of the page under "Computer Lab Project" -------->
or copy and paste the link below in your web browser to read a thorough description of the project and donate if you can.

https://www.peacecorps.gov/index.cfm?shell=resources.donors.contribute.projDetail&projdesc=515-166

I know Christmas has passed but don't let go of that altruistic spirit!
I will post pictures of our work as soon as we get the money and start the project.