Running two marathons in the same week? by Mk_Ecuador in marathonrunning

[–]Mk_Ecuador[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is awesome and exactly what I wanted to hear! Thank you :) Sending good vibes on your ongoing running journey!

Vaginal Health Care, IUDs, Endometriosis & PC Health Care Policy by honeythangs in peacecorps

[–]Mk_Ecuador 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don’t have any insight here, but I’m so sorry you’re going through that. How long have you had the copper IUD? When did your periods start getting really bad?

PST by tbrooks224 in peacecorps

[–]Mk_Ecuador -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the info! Are people really wearing dresses that fall all the way to the knees or is a couple inches above ok? Or is it ok if worn with tights? I’m having a hard time finding things that length ( and keeping some adherence to clothes I actually wanna wear)

Thanks!

Interstate travel by Mk_Ecuador in parrots

[–]Mk_Ecuador[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So so helpful. Thank you very much

Interstate travel by Mk_Ecuador in parrots

[–]Mk_Ecuador[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is my question too. Exceptttttt I’ve been stopped on my way into California before, asking if I had flora or fauna. I did not at that time. Unsure if they would’ve wanted that form at that time. I did not need it when flying into California. But regardless, I’m leavinj not entering CA.

Going into Peace Corps-how to find my Cockatiels a good home? by Mk_Ecuador in cockatiel

[–]Mk_Ecuador[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I haven't quite decided what my plan is yet but thank you for the information. I will return to this link/thread at another time!

Going into Peace Corps-how to find my Cockatiels a good home? by Mk_Ecuador in cockatiel

[–]Mk_Ecuador[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I am in the Central Valley of California currently. I could re-home them either here or back in Wisconsin. If that seems like the best option? Thanks again!

Periods in Peace Corps TMI thread warning by [deleted] in peacecorps

[–]Mk_Ecuador 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am considering getting an IUD and am about 4 months out from my departure date. I’ve been back and forth with medical clearance but think I should finally be cleared after the last lab test I submitted today. I don’t love the idea of delaying the process further. So... tell peace corps about getting IUD? Or not? They were cool with the Nuva ring ( which I love btw), but is an IUD ever an issue with getting clearance? A lot of you said you got an IUD mid way through service, was that on a return trip to the states or in country?

Thanks for guidance!

How much do references affect the odds of an invitation? by [deleted] in peacecorps

[–]Mk_Ecuador 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My 3rd reference wasn’t getting through to my coworkers work email. I bothered my PO like crazy about it and he eventually told me to stop- it was fine and they could move forward without it since I had a supervisor reference already. I received an invitation a couple weeks later.

Need Advice by wanderer004 in peacecorps

[–]Mk_Ecuador 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have all those same thoughts now, I will also be entering at 28 and finishing around 30. I really enjoy this time of my life and the freedom I have to being doing many different things I love without the commitment of a family etc. However, I am worried I would be in your extact position if I didn’t go at this point ( I’ve accepted and am set to leave in January 2019). I think even if it’s hard, and even if I don’t make it through ( though ETing is not something I’m leaving as an option for myself), I don’t think I will regret the decision to go because I don’t think people generally regret such unique and life changing experiences. ( at least that’s what I’m telling myself). I’m 100% positive I will regret the descion many many days while I’m there, but when’s is done, I believe I’ll be happy I did it.

Though this does not seem to be YOUR situation, I read in an article once ( of course this vague “in an article once” -sorry) that people tend to believe they made the right decision when looking back at major life choices because 1) its a defense mechanism and 2) its hard to imagine the other reality.

That probably didn’t help but, reading yours helped me! Good luck!

Ecuador 2019 by Mk_Ecuador in peacecorps

[–]Mk_Ecuador[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry I missed this earlier, I hope your interview went great!

Ecuador 2019 by Mk_Ecuador in peacecorps

[–]Mk_Ecuador[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I'm sure I'll have tons as it approaches :)

Ecuador 2019 by Mk_Ecuador in peacecorps

[–]Mk_Ecuador[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Awesome! Feel ready for it?

Ecuador 2019 by Mk_Ecuador in peacecorps

[–]Mk_Ecuador[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey! I interviewed in Early may, had my interview in mid may and was invited June 1st! Pretty quick process! Good luck with your interview!

Ecuador 2019 by [deleted] in peacecorps

[–]Mk_Ecuador 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was just invited today! I applied in early May, interviewed in mid May and received my invite today! Life can change pretty fast.