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101 Nigerian Adventures: Part two begins

July 19, 2010
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Well, I am still as excited and passionate as I was when I wrote blog entry Elation. I am still positively tingling with anticipation and excitement. My return trip to West Africa is finally upon me!  For those of you who have joined my Nigerian Adventure more recently, or were wondering about the details, here [...]

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Farewell Calabar, Farewell Nigeria

November 16, 2009
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As much as I try, I can’t stop the tears from welling up. I’m overwhelmed with emotion as I take the final look back at Calabar vanishing into the distance below. I’m on my flight from Calabar to Lagos typing this blog in an effort to distract myself. The poor man beside me doesn’t quite [...]

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Pre Nigerian Departure Musings

October 6, 2009

As I’m writing this post I have less than 24 hours until my departure for Nigeria. I’m feeling excited and pure anticipation has me tingling. A little apprehension started to creep in over the last few hours. (And it’s not just the 38 hour transit ahead.) A lot has happened over the last two weeks. [...]

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IBM Corporate Service Corps; Nigerian Scope & Scams

September 18, 2009

Ok, so you all have heard Nigerian scam jokes. And yes, I saw the repeat of Oprah’s Nigerian scam special too. (More to come on this soon!) Since the CSC team initial kick off meeting, I’ve eagerly anticipated the details of what my role will specifically entail. Contrary to popular belief, I am not going [...]

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