tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8931232101632944453.post2615687233140853109..comments2011-02-20T19:09:54.762-05:00Comments on Peace Corps journey of a nerd: the man, not the candy.: In-Class Phone CallJoey Marshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00017987248549897162noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8931232101632944453.post-39652080926160251432010-12-05T05:58:37.689-05:002010-12-05T05:58:37.689-05:00I thought I'd check out your blog since you...I thought I'd check out your blog since you've read mine and it's great! Just makes me remember all the application/nomination insanity that is the Peace Corps. Your tattoos will not be a problem here in Bulgaria (if you come here), in fact the kids will probably love you more for it. There is a big YD program here though I am a TEFL (teach english as a foreign language). Good luck once again. <br /><br />Oh, and there are tons of nerds already here so you'll fit in quite well.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04881630512358936674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8931232101632944453.post-78360426305573990382010-12-04T21:36:50.844-05:002010-12-04T21:36:50.844-05:00Haha, when I received the initial call from my rec...Haha, when I received the initial call from my recruiter (for an interview) I sprinted out of the class I was in too (and it was a class in which I was the TA for)! Luckily, my PO contacted me via email to set up the phone "conversation," otherwise I would probably had to sprint out again! Anyway, congrats on having your file move forward. Hopefully it won't be too much longer now! Can't wait to see where you end up getting invited to.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8931232101632944453.post-83122836724220238202010-12-03T20:27:53.901-05:002010-12-03T20:27:53.901-05:00I am really, really interested in how things turn ...I am really, really interested in how things turn out for you! Great job on handling the questions, and good luck with your pending invite :)Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13676336647258699748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8931232101632944453.post-23472254865601197362010-12-03T11:40:02.917-05:002010-12-03T11:40:02.917-05:00fissures- Yeah, I was originally nominted for Sub-...fissures- Yeah, I was originally nominted for Sub-Saharan Africa. So much for my one dreadful year of college French. I believe he said I most likely WON'T be going to Africa now. I'm growing more and more okay with this.Joey Marshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00017987248549897162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8931232101632944453.post-67040582097179134342010-12-03T02:27:40.743-05:002010-12-03T02:27:40.743-05:00That's awesome! I was really excited reading y...That's awesome! I was really excited reading your entry. Since he's changing your nomination, does that mean that it could possibly change your region?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8931232101632944453.post-21841686571827821832010-12-03T00:40:55.518-05:002010-12-03T00:40:55.518-05:00Hey Congrats!!! I'm glad to hear that so many ...Hey Congrats!!! I'm glad to hear that so many people who are in the same position as me are hearing things from their PO's. I hope I'm next in the stack of files, although I am nervous about my final interview. <br /><br />I hope you have an invitation soon!Cldrakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06904754225797046834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8931232101632944453.post-8144336132956962352010-12-02T19:41:54.236-05:002010-12-02T19:41:54.236-05:00Thanks for all the positive comments, everyone!
H...Thanks for all the positive comments, everyone!<br /><br />Heidi- Every visible limb of mine is covered. My PO said he had like, half leg sleeves and that his brother also has sleeves. I made sure to clarify that none of mine were offensive. I just have a lot of colorful animals. Haha! I also have worked in an office (slacks and dress shirt) for the last year and a half AND I had an internship with a local christian organization as a case worker. So I just made sure to be clear I have been in settings where tattoos aren't always perceived as acceptable. And yes, I am straight edge, which my PO also asked after he heard what was on my hands. Haha.Joey Marshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00017987248549897162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8931232101632944453.post-5037071464245080022010-12-02T18:43:22.572-05:002010-12-02T18:43:22.572-05:00I wanted to ask you about your pc experience with ...I wanted to ask you about your pc experience with so many tattoos. My PO asked me Tuesday about my two prominently positioned tattoos and I said that I voluntarily cover them for work sometimes/when I don't want them to be a distraction. However, it didn't seem reasonable to cover them every day in a hot climate given that one is the top of my foot and the other is the inside of my upper arm. Guess it's a good thing I decided to wait to start on half sleeves.<br /><br />Funny thing is, I work for a local governmental health department and my supervisor never had a problem with my visible piercing or tattoos and I'm responsible for monitoring compliance with a couple laws. Oh PC.<br /><br />I sincerely hope you hear about an invite soon!<br /><br />Heidi<br /><br />PS I take it the Xs mean you're straightedge?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8931232101632944453.post-39514550225558553912010-12-02T18:09:40.556-05:002010-12-02T18:09:40.556-05:00Yay! I am glad to see you got some nifty contact. ...Yay! I am glad to see you got some nifty contact. It is also great that the PO didn't count you out for being the most tattooed prospective PCV ever :) I am still amazing that the only thing I was ever asked in regards to my tattoos was by my recruiter! I'll keep the PMA going for your invite!Kimberley Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01767302865645218214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8931232101632944453.post-73188447354621221962010-12-02T18:04:52.150-05:002010-12-02T18:04:52.150-05:00I'm in youth development too!! So exciting tha...I'm in youth development too!! So exciting that you will hear soon!!RENEE!https://www.blogger.com/profile/13784842388397605207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8931232101632944453.post-62119598497231047622010-12-02T17:30:06.497-05:002010-12-02T17:30:06.497-05:00Yay on answers! I told you he was great at actuall...Yay on answers! I told you he was great at actually giving you info!Musi Lisa Kilichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08220658999693374318noreply@blogger.com