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[mzungumkali]

The time has come.

I've resisted the "friends-only" restriction for a while, but alas, it is inevitable. Ponderings of others and some time spent peering over the shoulders of my lovely kiddos as they browsed the internet (googling their teachers and social workers) has reminded me that I do prefer to be as anonymous as possible. Working with

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[outtajo]

The 'working with kids' thing is the reason I never unlocked my Peace Corps LJ. My Romanian students are way too internet saavy for me to leave two years of ramblings unprotected.

[mzungumkali]

A kid last week stumbled upon his social worker's "woman seeking female partnership" ad online. We had a good conversation about private vs professional life and bounaries, etc., but it will definitely be a hurdle for their relationship. I don't think I have anything that interesting for kids to find, but it certainly isn't worth the risk.

[aether8m]

I don't think I have anything that interesting for kids to find, but it certainly isn't worth the risk.

I definently understand that concern...especially in a field where strong interpersonal relationships are so critical. Even if there's nothing that seems "interesting," one can never know what others may find interesting down the line. Its no fun having one's past be a liability. :)

[fleur_de_soleil]

hi person i don't know.
i stumbled upon your journal when randomly clicking on people who are interested in international development.
plus i think you seem to be awesome! would you like to be friends?
a development ninja in the making,
apoorvaTRON

[mzungumkali]

I just saw this comment. Sorry I'm slow. I added you :)

[no_refund]

what are you planning on doing post-grad? i'm still in undergrad but thinking about the where my interest in social justice analysis may take me. may we be friends as well?

[mzungumkali]

I friended you. My interests are mostly around education rights, particularly for girls, students with disabilities and students in extreme poverty. I plan to expatriate as soon as it's feasible, though the idea of a PhD has recently been put on the table, complicating my escape plan.

[no_refund]

sounds like we have a lot in common. well, except for the expatriation deal. i recently became a us citizen, but since then haven't been able to stay in the states much (go figure). thanks for the add.

[emerge]

Hi!! Came across your post by way of the Deaf community- I was just wondering if your exposure to deaf communities in Kenya was through Global Deaf Connection?

[mzungumkali]

No, actually I was a Peace Corps Volunteer in the deaf ed sector. I met a few GDC groups during my time there.

[emerge]

Gotcha. Very cool. :)

[nirethak]

can i be your friend too? i'm an rpcv (honduras 2001-2004) and am currently working on my msw!