Category Archives: RAS

RAS = Restless Applicant Syndrome. These are posts to keep me busy.

In Need of a Peace Corps Pick-Me-Up…

Posted on April 22, 2010 by Ashleigh

So many changes going on lately… Several people on Facebook have been getting invites to Mali. I’m thinking Mali is packed now, so that only leaves one thing… BENIN! Well, we’ll see. I could seriously use anything positive Peace Corps … Continue reading →

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Re-Qualification = One Step Closer

Posted on April 9, 2010 by Ashleigh

Quick update – I logged on to my toolkit this morning to find this lil’ beauty: Once again I am back to just needing one last check mark! It was strange though because I never got an “application status update” … Continue reading →

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The Drum Beat of My Heart

Posted on March 31, 2010 by Ashleigh

Heart beating faster, A long, drawn out pulse of a drum, Of pounding feet on unpaved streets. Mind reeling, spinning, faster beyond control, Waiting, attempting patience, Reminding myself to breathe. Stomach in knots, churning.. Tension in previously unknown muscles, Building, … Continue reading →

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RAS in Overdrive!

Posted on March 25, 2010 by Ashleigh

AAAHHHHH!! *deep breath* Ok… So, I think my Restless Applicant Syndrome (RAS) has kicked into overdrive lately. I mean it’s something that I always deal with but now that my birthday is just around the corner (March 30!) and the … Continue reading →

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Fluoride and Fears

Posted on March 21, 2010 by Ashleigh

I recently had my 6 month check-up at my dentist. Everything is good, no cavities! (yippie!) This dentist I saw was different than the one that did my last check-up and filled out my dental forms, so she didn’t know … Continue reading →

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Scratch That! Things I Think About…

Posted on March 11, 2010 by Ashleigh

Soooo…. I’ve changed my mind about the private thing. It’s silly, and it’s driving me nuts keeping up with two blogs so I’m over it.. hahaha oh well, hopefully Placement will know I’m dedicated and passionate about Peace Corps if … Continue reading →

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Diagnosis: RAS… Restless Applicant Syndrome

Posted on February 3, 2010 by Ashleigh

It is much easier to talk about being patient than it is to be patient. Even though I know that being so will alleviate a lot of anxiety, it’s hard to control. I’m sure the time period between invite and … Continue reading →

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Back to Waiting, Resulting in Guessing…

Posted on January 29, 2010 by Ashleigh

Living in Oklahoma is never something one can get use to. Wednesday it was jacket weather, and today? There’s an inch of ice from sleet last night and it’s been heavily snowing ALL day and will continue till at least … Continue reading →

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Qu’est-ce que dans un Wiki?

Posted on January 14, 2010 by Ashleigh

Still under my medical “hold” while under review, so no news there. Unless you count waking up each morning like I’ve realized I’ve slept in too long on a work day, sitting up gasping to check my phone for 4:15am … Continue reading →

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