This month has certainly been the month for big things happening in my life. Youth Coffeehouse Performances was a huge success! I got to watch and personally meet Philippine Allstars dance crew. Also, my counterpart and I were invited to have a lunch meeting with the Deputy Chief of Missions (second in command to the… Continue reading »
Dec
11
Youth Coffeehouse Performances II
We held our second Youth Coffeehouse Performances this last weekend. This time we held three events, the first for the kids at my school, the second for high school and college student performances, and the third was an acoustic set by the band i-worship. It was a fundraiser for our music program as well as… Continue reading »
Oct
17
Cambiare Cafe
At my NGO I organized a Youth Coffeehouse Performance. We converted one of our school rooms into a “cafe” for the day and sold coffee, baked goods, and had live music from the youth in my community. Our cafe was called, “Cambiare Cafe,” which comes from the name of our music program, Cambiare Kabataan. Cambiare… Continue reading »
Sep
04
Igorotak II
For the past few weeks all of the children at school have been preparing for Buwan ng Wika (week of language). It is a yearly performance where all the students showcase their ethnic heritage through dance, music, and theater. The name of the program was, Igorotak II. The word, Igorot, means “people of the mountain,” and, Igorotak,… Continue reading »
Aug
10
Site Video
I made this a while back for the new Peace Corps Trainees but am only able to post it now that I have some decent internet. It should give you all a better sense of the type of projects I do here. Enjoy!
Jul
05
Ate Debs the Choir Director
I’ve never directed a real choir class before. I’ve worked with small groups of kids and teens in playing and singing music for Mass, but Masses are not performances. It’s different. However, one of the things about being a volunteer is that even if you don’t know anything about what you are trying to accomplish,… Continue reading »
Jun
10
The Adventures of Mold
Welcome to rainy season in the Philippines. Where fighting the persistent pervasion of mold growth is a daily battle, downpours are an expected part of the day, and a smart person would never dare leave the house without an umbrella. It’s not that I mind the rain really. After living in the the rainy northwest… Continue reading »
May
30
A Subtle Change
I think I’ve reached an important mark in my service as a volunteer here. The first few months in country were stressful, not only because of the rigorous training schedule but everything was new and overwhelming. New language, new food, new customs, new friends, new host family, new experiences. Then as I began to… Continue reading »
Mar
31
Little K
I’ve been so tired lately that I knew I needed some time by myself or I would go crazy. I planned on spending my evening listening to music, eating oreos, and catching up on my writing. Knock, knock. It was my girl guitar student. From now on I’ll just call her, Little K… Continue reading »
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