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FSO Brazil, FSO, State Department, vlog

2019!

February 10, 2019

I have been so busy I have not posted in almost 100 days. Did a quick video to give you an update as I will write a more thorough posting with more content soon! As always, thanks for stopping by.

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FSO O Consulado Americano de Porto Alegre, Porto Alegre, State Department

O Consulado Americano de Porto Alegre está aberto

June 29, 2017

My post is officially up and running! Our diplomat there has done a ton of work in preparation of its opening. Really excited to get down there and start working although Portuguese language training is really tough.  I have my second benchmark test tomorrow with the final test coming fast in August. This is where…

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FSO, Uncategorized A-100, DC, FSI, State Department, Tillerson, Trump

A-100 & New SecState

February 4, 2017

Just popping in to say that A-100 is a rewarding and intense training program for new diplomats. I suggest for those who get selected, to realize that the first 6 weeks are very busy.  Many nights I am reading, studying or doing homework.  But it is totally worth it.  Flag day is less than a…

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FSO A-100, diplomacy, dipomats, dogs, FSI, FSO, Inauguration, President, Rose Bowl, signs, State Department, Trump

What a first week!

January 15, 2017

So I wanted to write a post this past Sunday, before I began my first day at the Department of State.  Unfortunately, my sister called around 5 PM and said that our beloved Yorkshire Terrier, Ali, had passed away after getting into some chocolate. My sister rushed him to the veterinarian but they ultimately could…

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