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The Armpit of Service: July & August

By First Person Foreign on September 29, 2018

So I made it through July and August, the absolute armpit of this year, and maybe my service. Close to something important (like Close of Service), but not there yet. The desert of work. The monotony of teaching classes to disinterested, rambunctious teenagers, myself not even equaling an afterthought…

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Maestra de Inglés

By First Person Foreign on September 15, 2018

Maestra de Inglés, English teacher. I’ve always wondered if the word Maestra and Master are related. Either way, I’ve never had such a title.
When I gave a diplomado in early 2018, I wanted to attract interest from folks who wanted to learn English so I could reach some of…

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Santiago

By First Person Foreign on July 13, 2018

Hello! I am writing this post because it is about a loss and I want to recognize that by sharing it. I also want to share the significance and importance of the funeral and burial in Santa Clara.

I will share on the front end that it involves the loss of…

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