Reflection Paper: Peace Corps Life

Peace Corps Life is definitely not easy, although many people see volunteers pictures of beautiful beach sunsets, views, scenery, and think that our life is more of a whimsical vacation than anything else, those are often fleeting moments of happiness that we cling too during the vast amounts of difficult cultural and language situations being navigated everyday. I have spent the first few months just finding my footing; where I belong in the organization, how I fit in, and sitting in on meetings and conversations where I do not more times than I can count. This however, is all part of the process, "trust the process" I can hear Peace Corps Staff repeating in the back of my head as I write this.. Ah! Yes, trust in the process of community …show more content…
Tuesday morning, I stopped at a canteen near one of the Universities to grab some take out for lunch. The woman working at the eatery, was really nice in telling me what each of the foods were and what sauce was on it as I painstakingly made my decision. When I chose what I wanted she began packaging it up, and asked me if I studied here. I replied that I was a volunteer here. She asked me where I was from, and I replied the US. I told her how I was here in Baguio and volunteered in Kibungan as well. She got really excited and said, That's where I am from! My Uncle is the mayor. I said oh my gosh I just met him last week! I was in Palina. I stayed for a while as we discussed how beautiful it was but how far it was to travel. When she finished packaging up my food to go she handed me the bag, and as I tried to give her my payment, she said you no longer need to pay me for this, you are volunteering to help better my country and my community. Thank you and God Bless.

It it easy to say that my heart has become warm and full after this weeks events. May I continue to "trust in the process" and wherever it takes me throughout this