Monthly Archives: July 2006

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Posted on 31 July 2006 by Sika

I had a patient’s family member who tried to suck all the life from me (I think he objected to the way I breathe. It’s probably inefficient). Therefore, by 3, when he left, I closely resembeled a zombie. for which … Continue reading →

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Let’s timetravel

Posted on 30 July 2006 by Sika

(In the safe, not breaking the laws of physics, which aren’t even really enforceable anyway and besides it’s not like there’s Physics Police anywhere and aren’t rules meant to be broken?, way.) About 5 and a half years ago I … Continue reading →

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Posted on 26 July 2006 by Sika

I got used to seeing Lyss every Wednesday. It only took 2 weeks. All day today I’ve been thinking that I’m forgetting something–then I realize that it’s seeing Lyss that I’m forgetting–and that I’m not really forgetting anything because Lyss … Continue reading →

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Nominated

Posted on 26 July 2006 by Sika

Caveat: at this point ANYTHING can change. I have been nominated to go to do health outreach for the Peace Corps in Eastern Europe or Central Asia in March of 2007. I am very excited. Now I have to find … Continue reading →

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from wednesday

Posted on 21 July 2006 by Sika

I keep thinking about when Lyss and I were having dinner and Etienne was sitting in a chair on the other side. Etienne was stabbing a knitting needle repeatedly into a skein of yarn. Says we, “Etienne, what are you … Continue reading →

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Hmmm

Posted on 20 July 2006 by Sika

My Peace Corps recruiter is calling me back at 3:30. I have to think about how to get qualified for a position in Africa or I don’t remember where, if I want to go to Eastern Europe, if I’m willing … Continue reading →

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Peace Corps

Posted on 12 July 2006 by Sika

When I submitted my application, the computer said to expect 3-4 weeks before I heard back from them. The computer LIED. They called after 5 days. I have an interview next Wednesday (as in a week from today). So, sometime … Continue reading →

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