Where in the World is Melissa?

A vacation to Buenos Aires, Christmas and New Years in Paraguay, camps in Tati Jupi and Caacupe... its been months since she wrote a blog, where could Melissa have disappeared to? Perhaps she went native or maybe she was kidnapped by the EPP. Have no fear, it wasn't any of these. She merely hasn't had any motivation to write an interesting blog.

I am still here in good ole Paraguay working to develop the minds and skills of young people all over Coronel Oviedo. Its going so great here that I have decided to stay another year. I always thought that Peace Corps would be a two year commitment, however that was before I found out you can extend your service. Many of my friends have returned to the States over the past two years only to have difficulty finding work or funding for Grad School, so I have decided to stay here, where I have job security and a boyfriend. What more could a girl ask for? I am working to develop a project with the Municipality or Town Hall in which I will assist a new Youth and Sports Secretary to develop the position and projects that benefit youth in my city.

One more year, but have no fear, I will be home for a visit soon! The Peace Corps will be sending me on a month long vacation to visit my family probably in July so as not to miss the long awaited 50th Wedding Anniversary of Grandma and Grandpa Kohler!

I will update everyone when I have more info.