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Throwing Off The Bowlines: What It Means To Be a Foreign Service Officer
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Throwing Off The Bowlines. Saturday, September 15, 2012. What It Means To Be a Foreign Service Officer. I am most struck, when I think of Chris and Sean and Ty and Glen, by how ordinary their lives seems to me now. Benghazi on a Tuesday in September? Sure, why not. There is much work to be done there. I wrote this a couple of years ago, just before I got an offer from the Foreign Service:. Chris Stevens, Sean Smith, Tyrone Woods and Glen Doherty were reportedly all good men who understood the meaning of ...
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Throwing Off The Bowlines: July 2010
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Throwing Off The Bowlines. Saturday, July 31, 2010. First, I know that people who read this blog, especially Foreign Service folks, will want to know where we are going for our first assignment. I am sorry to leave you hanging for so long. After much debate, I have decided that I am not going to post that here. It's weird to think that the 94 of us won't be together any more, after spending the last month and a half bonding. Soon, we'll be scattered around the entire world. Friday, July 16, 2010. Every A...
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Throwing Off The Bowlines: September 2012
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Throwing Off The Bowlines. Saturday, September 15, 2012. What It Means To Be a Foreign Service Officer. I am most struck, when I think of Chris and Sean and Ty and Glen, by how ordinary their lives seems to me now. Benghazi on a Tuesday in September? Sure, why not. There is much work to be done there. I wrote this a couple of years ago, just before I got an offer from the Foreign Service:. Chris Stevens, Sean Smith, Tyrone Woods and Glen Doherty were reportedly all good men who understood the meaning of ...
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Throwing Off The Bowlines: June 2010
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Throwing Off The Bowlines. Saturday, June 19, 2010. DC At Last (And A Few Thoughts on Packing, and Oakwood). It feels so good to finally be here. When I caught sight of the Capitol dome driving into the city, it brought tears to my eyes. What a journey this has been, from the FSWE to this moment. In just a few short days, I will have the Bid List in my hands! And now, more unpacking! Maybe I'll find something interesting. Tuesday, June 15, 2010. Then, we'll be done! Monday, June 14, 2010. I am reminded o...
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Throwing Off The Bowlines: April 2010
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Throwing Off The Bowlines. Saturday, April 24, 2010. June A-100 It Is! I received my invitation to the June A-100 yesterday. It would be an understatement to say that we are very excited. And also, very freaked out. We have SO much to do in the meantime, both professionally and personally, but we are so very glad to be in this position. But oh, the thought of weeding out the boxes in the basement and garage has me sweating already. Friday, April 16, 2010. And So The Waiting Goes On. So throw off the bowl...
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FSO Wannabe: Movie Interlude
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My journey to, hopefully, a career in the Foreign Service. Friday, July 12, 2013. Looking back on this as an adult, I guess it shows how much of an asocial perv I must be. But I think it explains my love of the movie Rubie Sparks. It is, intentionally or not, a modern interpretation of the story of Pygmalion. And I loved it. If you'd like a romantic-fantasy-comedy-horror-that makes you feel a bit like a weirdo if you like it.then this movie is for you. I give it 4 out of 4 wannabes! Email From The Embassy.
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FSO Wannabe: July 2013
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My journey to, hopefully, a career in the Foreign Service. Friday, July 12, 2013. Looking back on this as an adult, I guess it shows how much of an asocial perv I must be. But I think it explains my love of the movie Rubie Sparks. It is, intentionally or not, a modern interpretation of the story of Pygmalion. And I loved it. If you'd like a romantic-fantasy-comedy-horror-that makes you feel a bit like a weirdo if you like it.then this movie is for you. I give it 4 out of 4 wannabes! Links to this post.
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FSO Wannabe: July 2011
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My journey to, hopefully, a career in the Foreign Service. Friday, July 22, 2011. Happy Birthday, Seth! Links to this post. Wednesday, July 20, 2011. Best Ice Cream Flavor Ever. Links to this post. Labels: Ice Cream Interlude. Tuesday, July 19, 2011. Links to this post. Labels: Foreign Service Officer. Friday, July 15, 2011. Ah well, off to work on the PNQ's. Links to this post. Labels: Foreign Service Officer. Wednesday, July 13, 2011. So you've passed the FSOT. 1 Read the directions and answer the ques...
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FSO Wannabe: October 2012
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My journey to, hopefully, a career in the Foreign Service. Monday, October 29, 2012. For those of you who contacted me since my last post (over a year ago), and did not receive a response. My deepest apologies. I care deeply for this mini- blog community and I'm sorry- it wasn't you. It was me. At the time I received my final offer, my personal life had literally collapsed two days prior. I had to make a very difficult choice, but I passed. Family will always come first for me. Links to this post. Mutter...
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FSO Wannabe: September 2011
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My journey to, hopefully, a career in the Foreign Service. Tuesday, September 27, 2011. Good Morning, Mr. [FSOWannabe]:. The Department has decided to schedule a Junior Officer Class for November 7, 2011. That said….the Registrar's Office is pleased to extend an appointment offer for the. November 7, 2011 - Junior Officer Class. Links to this post. Labels: wannabe no more. Sunday, September 18, 2011. Sorry to say, but life has interrupted my quest for the foreseeable. Links to this post. For Lack of Tacos.