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maddyeldredge
Nov 5, 20192 min read
Bricks to Bread Trip
There exist moments during service that stand out from the rest. They are a culmination of the work invested both personally and...
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maddyeldredge
Jun 2, 20193 min read
Hello to Year Two
It seems as though every time I go to write a blog post, I convince myself to wait a week to allow myself more time to report on projects...
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maddyeldredge
Nov 5, 20185 min read
9 Month Update
November marks six months in site and nine months in country and time is flying. It's beginning to sink in how short two years is in the...
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maddyeldredge
Sep 26, 20185 min read
Caribbean Rice & Beans for John
I realized recently that 7 months in Costa Rica is the longest I've gone without seeing my family members. Weirdly enough, I feel closer...
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maddyeldredge
Jun 25, 20183 min read
The Art of Doing Nothing
Growing up, I felt like my life was one of those car rides at Disneyland. I could steer it a little one way or another, but I basically...
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maddyeldredge
Apr 18, 20183 min read
The big ol reveal.
After weeks of interviews and torment from the Peace Corps staff, site reveal day was finally upon us. The nervous laughter and anxiety...
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maddyeldredge
Mar 24, 20182 min read
ReLearning Spanish
I've never appreciated language the way I have the past month. The first two weeks in my host family's house, I found myself empathizing...
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maddyeldredge
Mar 4, 20182 min read
What is the Peace Corps and what am I doing in Costa Rica?
The Peace Corps is a US government organization whose mission is to promote world peace and friendship. There are many different sectors...
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