I really enjoyed my first day volunteering for IFOAM. It was nice to get out and meet some interesting people who are trying to accomplish some ambitious goals.
I almost can't believe I'm saying this, but I also really enjoyed going to an office, sitting in front of a computer, and putting together a PowerPoint presentation. Most people I know, people who have to get up and go to an office every day, may question this statement. But, even for a year before I left the states I worked from home. For me, it was a nice change to work outside of my house, with the normal flutter of office activity, people around to answer your questions, and colleagues to walk to lunch with.
I'm going back today. Two days a week should be enough to enable me to enjoy going to an office, without it losing its appeal any too quickly.
About Me
- Erin
- Ridgewood, NJ, United States
- In the fall of 2007 my husband and I moved to Germany. After more than a year of traveling, eating, and living abroad, we were transferred back to the states. At the time of our return, I was 34 weeks pregnant. This is a true account of our re-assimilation, reverse culture shock, and impending adventure into parenthood.
A Southern Something
I don't think there are quite enough sausages in the South to maintain the "Wurst of the Week." Instead, I am replacing this sidebar feature with "A Southern Something." To start, I'd like to introduce you to chow chow. A pickled relish, chow chow can be made from any number of vegetables, including cabbage, onions, or green tomatoes.
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2 comments:
Good for you. I'm a little envious. How did you find and decide on an organization to join?
Actually, I found them by interviewing for a fill-time job in their marketing communications department. One day, out of desperation, I found the posting by Googling "English speaking jobs in Bonn.
When it came down to it, working full time for an NGO wasn't the best option for me. But, I knew that they needed help and had work in my field that needed to get done.
When I offered to volunteer, they happily found some projects to unload.
I wish you luck in finding something. I was starting to feel so disconnected with the community.
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