The one in which I tell you my schedule for PST in my first month in Zambia and hope you realize why I've disappeared and am so super tired.
Author: Kendra B.
Hello, hello! My name is Kendra and I'm a SoCal teacher with a need to continue learning and a heart torn between staying put in my comfy zone and pushing myself to go out and explore absolutely everywhere. I taught in Japan for a few years and am now about to leave for Peace Corps Zambia for the next 27 months. I would just love to have you join me on my adventure!
My “Minimalist” Packing List for Thailand
The one in which my pack-rat self tries to go to Thailand at the beginning of the off season with only one Jansport backpack and kind of succeeded.
Invited to Peace Corps Zambia (And New Blog Look)
The one in which I introduce my new blog look (again...) and tell you about my new adventure teaching English, training teachers, and other things in Peace Corps Zambia.
27 Life Lessons (In 27 Years)
The one where I turn nostalgic on my 27th birthday and look back at the twenty-seven big life lessons that I've found to be true in hopes they can help you learn them in a shorter amount of time.
If I Can, So Can You
The one where I wonder why people think I'm cool when all I really do is sit at home and watch too much anime and then try to inspire you to do something that scares you more often.
My 2018 Plan: Breaking Out of Limbo
The one where I try to get out of the rut I've been in for a few years now and set new goals with new plans so that I can actually reach them this year and tick off more items on my 100 Goals List.
Happiest City in America: San Luis Obispo
The one in which I gush over how much I love San Luis Obispo and tell you about all my favorite places on the Cal Poly campus and downtown in this beautiful, laid back, hippy, college town worth a stop on any coastal California road trip.
Reverse Culture Shock Is Totally A Thing
The one in which I explore the concept of reverse culture shock and how I've been experiencing it since being back in the U.S. after living in rural Japan for two years.
How Living Abroad Changes You
The one in which I tell you how I, specifically, have changed from my two years living in Japan and how I've grown as a person while also recommending you try a similar experience and make note of how you are different now than you were then.
Video Diary: My First Day Teaching in Japan
The one where I dig out old videos of me talking to my laptop about the very first day of my job at a public Jr. high in rural Japan and all the cool things that seemed new and different from my life in southern California (that now seem completely normal to older Kendra).
