Complicatedly Simple

Obsession is a word used by the lazy to describe the dedicated. Peace Corp Morocco 2014-2016. Amateur Photographer. Fashion Dummy. Linguist. Sharing my life with others.

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What is a Global Citizen? Am I one?

What is a Global Citizen? Am I one?

“It’s a small world because of the internet.” “Why should I worry about their issues?” “Globalization is…” “I need to learn (insert language) to get a better job.”   From the casual traveler to the expat, more people are traveling the world than ever before. There are various reasons: for a job, collaboration, freedom of lifestyle, gaining new experiences, etc. As more people travel, we gain more…

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Day 1 Introductions: GLOW Camp with @peacecorps Morocco فتيات راءیدات يقدن العالم

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Final pic of my goodies from #Chefchaouen #Morocco #peacecorpsmorocco #peacecorps (at Chefchaouen Medina)

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A Day In The Life: Conference Edition

Peace Corps is known for it’s 3 month Community Based Training at the beginning of a volunteer’s service. Sometimes people forget that there are other conferences, trainings, and workshops available throughout one’s service. Every volunteer, no matter the country nor sector must attend the following: CBT or Community Based Training: Scheduled the first 10 weeks to 3 months in country. This…

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Peace Corps Morocco Cribs #3

In a previous post I shared my first and second home in my desert site. However, I have changed sites and live in a different city. Let’s take a look at my third home in Morocco. The fish tile on my steps Patio with garden and laudry lined Steps to my front door View from the front door Shower area Bathroom Kitchen counter space My fridge, coffee maker, and awesome blender Oven, spices and vege…

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What Had Happened Was... | April & May

What Had Happened Was… | April & May

I’m really late in posting. Yes, I know and I’m sorry. Without further adieu… April: Honestly, there isn’t much to report for April. I had somewhat consistent attendance for my classes until the end of the month of which I had near to no students. By this point, I had been in site for about 2 1/2 months without going more than 2 hours away. I needed a break. May: The reason I didn’t post any in…

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Christmas in Morocco: Celebration of the Prophets

I took a week off of work to visit my host family and other volunteers the week of Christmas. It wasn’t until right before I left that I was told that Thursday (Dec. 24th) was the Prophet Mohammed’s birthday. I think it’s a beautiful coincidence that two of the most popular religions celebrated their leaders during the same time in 2015. Here I want to share some moments with my host family…

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Queen Bee for Halloween!

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Caramel meets chocolate meets cheesecake #yum #starbucks #casablanca #Morocco

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Eid Kabir (Al-Adha) 2015

Eid Kabir (Al-Adha) 2015

WARNING: THIS VIDEO CONTAINS VIDEO OF SLAUGHTERED AND GUTTED SHEEP. I observed this Muslim Holiday with my host family in Morocco. I filmed the part that most Americans are interested to see. There is also a lot of socializing and eating with family and friends. This holiday commemorates Ibrahim’s (Abraham) willingness to sacrifice his son to God. This festival also marks the end of the Hajj…

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My education allowed for my curiosity to grow. #62millionsgirls don't have that chance. #letgirlslearn #gadmorocco #pcmorocco

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A little clip of Moroccan wedding music. The bride is going to meet her groom! #peacecorpsmorocco #peacecorps #asilah #thepartyisabouttobegin

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Know your history. Proud to share my birthday with the 19th amendment! #womensright #vote

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Happy Birthday to me! Thank God for letting me see 24. I've had 2 birthdays in Morocco now. I wonder where 25 will be. I'm looking forward to this year and work in my new site. Only 8 months of Peace Corps service left! (at SIDI KACEM '' Page-Officielle '')

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While scrolling through Facebook I turn around and find this little cricket. #howyougetintomyhouse #peacecorpsmorocco #onmypillow?

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L3id Mubarak! #peacecorpsmorocco #2ndhome

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May 29-June 3rd: My parents decided to visit Morocco and I. It’s been over a year since I’ve seen them in person. Sometimes Skype just isn’t enough.

We stayed a night in Casablanca before heading down to my site.

Fancy Bathroom in Casablanca

Mom, Dad, and I

Fancy Hotel in Casabanca

Breakfast was delicious!

Busing it down to site.

Once in my site we ate soooo much food! My parents cannot handle a lot of carbs but they enjoyed themselves anyway. Mom was fascinated by everything. I was happy they were able to see my suq. It’s nothing super special but there’s a lot of variety for a small town.

My Moroccan Parents and My American Parents

Mom was surprised to see turkeys at suq

Mom took pics of everything including the post office

Mom loved the donkey parking lot.

Truck full of gas tanks

Of course we had couscous

Mom and Dad dressed as Amazighs

Mom in a Lizar

Down by the river…

On Tuesday, we went to Merzouga. We were supposed to going camel trekking by we went during the low peak time and the camels were only going in the evening. We climbed the dunes, gathered some sand to take home, and had tea. We went to Rissani for lunch and Mom did some shopping and bought a pink kiftan. Later on their last day in at Casablanca, Mom also bought a jebador and some other outfits and souvenirs.

In Merzouga!

Camel harness

Traditional mill grinder

Relaxing by the pool?

Tea Time!

Their last night in, we ate Hirrara, washed off the sand from the desert, and hopped on a night bus back to Casablanca.

Dad eatting hirrara

That’s it! They’re off

All us ladies with henna.

I enjoyed having them here. I miss them so much.

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Renee

My Parents Visited Me! May 29-June 3rd: My parents decided to visit Morocco and I. It's been over a year since I've seen them in person.