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Sarah Novak, Government Employee

It was a BIG week people. I know I say that a lot, but I really mean it this time. You see, this week was the first time in eight years that I was back in an office job! Yes, it’s true. After five months of waiting, they finally let me start. Of course, with five months of waiting...

Christmas Recap + Santa’s Big Surprise

Our first Christmas in Malawi has come and gone and was quite delightful, if I do say so myself. The weather cooperated (mid-80’s, no rain) as did our little lady (mostly). I still struggle with the whole tropical Christmas thing. There’s just something about hot chocolate and...

The 2016 Novak Staff Appreciation Party

For those who have been following the blog awhile, you may remember back to the staff appreciation party we threw in 2010 for Rudy, Norma and their families. For some reason we didn’t do this in Lima (one year we were traveling in Galapagos during December and the other I think we...

Nia Steals the Show

Last Friday we attended an embassy holiday party at the Ambassador’s House. It was a lovely affair and included holiday traditions like cookie decorating, eating copious amounts of food and my personal favorite, singing Christmas Carols. The Ambassador had assembled a random but...