Medical Clearance Update UPDATE

So, when I thought I saw the light at the end of the tunnel, it was actually a train coming right toward me.  I duck-and-covered and the result has caused me to back-track a bit.  It turns out, this medical clearance has allowed me to find secret malfunctions in my body.

For instance, I had infiltrates in my eyes. I never knew this. But I was having issues with my eyes and when I went to a doctor, she told me it was allergies. When I went to the specialist to get my medical clearance, I found out something different. "Nope, it's dry pockets on the eye and if left untreated, would require steroid drops to clear up."

Also, I have had a kidney infection for several months. I had no idea.

And, not to mention, those horrible wisdom teeth have got to go.

So, with this knowledge, I cannot send off my medical clearance paperwork until I am healthy.  I just want this all to be over with! I'm getting impatient.

I guess they think that if you can survive going through all red tape, jumping through hoops, being poked, prodded and tested over and over again, then you can out-run a lion. And therefore, my friend, you are selected for Peace Corps service.

Key part of being in the Peace Corps: Keep your patience. Nothing ever goes as planned. (Everyone keeps telling me this...)

Medical Clearance Update

Medical Clearance almost complete! Just waiting on two labs and then BAM! Complete!

I have high hopes that everything will be done by the first week of June.

Then I'm hoping to see the light at the end of the tunnel and finally have peace of mind, as well as a new home for the remainder of my time here in the States, which will be a relief...

Cross your fingers - let's get this over with!

What will they think of next?

I found this via Twitter, of all things!

It's a calculator that determines where a Peace Corps volunteer would go based on his or her experience.  I will be working with Health/HIV initiative in Africa. Click on the link below, it's pretty cool!

Where will I go?

The Best PC Resource

A fantastic website I stumbled upon regarding the Peace Corps - both hilarious and informational:

Peace Corps FAQ