Saturday, December 29, 2007

MY CHRISTMAS LOOT-FOR THE PEACE CORPS

PSP for PC service

Shades for PC service

IPOD for PC service

Sunday, December 23, 2007

What does GMRGRL2600 stand for?

So, I’ve been asked what GMRGRL2600 stands for. Contrary to popular belief, it doesn’t stand for Glamour Girl. If you know me, you know that I’m definitely not the Glamour Girl type.

GMRGRL stands for Gamer Girl…as in video games. The 2600 stands for the original Atari 2600…yes, I’m a gamer from way back. The Atari 2600 (called Big Sexy by some) was the 1st video game system I ever owned. I was the queen of Pac-Man and Space Invaders at age 4!! (Actually the 1st system that I ever played on was an old Pong system that belonged to my sister Rhonda). Yes, I still play video games at 33…I love RPG’s! I have a very extensive video game collection…from an original Atari 2600 still in the box to a PSP. Hope that clears up the confusion! :)

Thursday, December 20, 2007

Peace Corps Application Timeline-December 2007

December 20th, 2007
I received my reimbursement checks for my medical co-pay and my eye exam.

December 15th, 2007

I received a letter from PC today that stated: “Thank you for submitting your completed dental information to the Office of Medical Services. Our dental consultant has determined that you are qualified for a dental clearance. The dental clearance is good for only one year. You may be required to update your dental record prior to assignment in the Peace Corps. We request that you notify our office immediately if you need additional dental treatment. A current clearance is necessary for you to proceed to the Peace Corps staging event; the final preparation for departure to your overseas post. If you have questions or changes regarding your dental care, please call the Dental Liaison at 1-800-424-8580 x1500. We appreciate your desire to serve as a Peace Corps Volunteer and thank you for completing the necessary dental information.

December 12th, 2007

I received an email from PC today that stated: “Peace Corps has updated your Application Status account. Log in to http://www.peacecorps.gov/mytoolkit to see the latest information.” The updated stated” Complete. Peace Corps has completed your dental review. There are no dental holds on your account at this time.

December 11th, 2007

According to FedEx, my dental x-rays arrived at the PC mailroom at 8:37am today.

December 10th, 2007

I mailed the dental x-rays on a disc in the postage paid overnight Fed-Ex envelope today.

December 6th, 2007

I received an email from PC today stating the following: “Peace Corps has updated your Application Status account. Log in to http://www.peacecorps.gov/mytoolkit to see the latest information.” The update stated the following: “Peace Corps received the results of your physical exam on December 5, 2007. In some cases, Peace Corps may request additional medical information. Please respond quickly to these requests.”
I also received all my dental paperwork back today in an envelope dated 12/4. They said that they needed another copy of my panorex x-rays, because the copy I mailed wasn’t clear enough to read. They said the x-rays could be on a disc, or printed on photocopy paper. They also included a postage paid overnight Fed-Ex envelope to mail the x-rays back. FYI: there was a flyer included with the return x-rays that said PC would accept emailed digital x-rays.

December 5th, 2007

Peace Corps medical staff received my medical kit today.

December 3rd, 2007
According to USPS website, the Peace Corps Washington office received my medical kit today. I called to ensure that they did receive the packet, and was told that the packet was probably sitting in the mailroom, and the medical staff probably wouldn’t see it until 12/7.