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Claire Montowski
May 25, 202413 min read
I make way too much bread
(Okay the internet has been very interesting here so I apologize for the dealy) So Friday morning I didn’t make it to prayer. I was just...
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Claire Montowski
May 19, 202418 min read
What are your thoughts on polygamy?
Alright so I’ve gotten terribly behind on the blog–I’ll admit it. I’m now over a week behind and it’s kind okay because I’ve been busy...
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Claire Montowski
May 14, 202410 min read
I pass birth control to the pastor
First off you all should be very proud that I caught myself before I posted my personal statement that I spent all evening thinking about...
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Claire Montowski
May 12, 202414 min read
I get handed a suture
So you can already tell from the title of this post that I went back in the operating theater but not before having the most terrifying...
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Claire Montowski
May 11, 202414 min read
I pass out in the operating room and they think I have Malaria
Does that really need an introduction? I didn’t think I was going to get to go to Church but at the last minute Dr. Peduche found someone...
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Claire Montowski
May 6, 202418 min read
What am I doing? I do not know!
These and other questions! I know you are wondering Claire what is Zambia like! Claire have you done surgery yet! Claire have you been...
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Claire Montowski
May 4, 202412 min read
The Last Days in Leganga
:( It’s okay, the choir director was getting pretty extra. I was very tired of dealing with him even if our souls have a connection-Chris...
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Claire Montowski
May 1, 202415 min read
I wear a white dress for eight hours and I'm still not married
I’m sorry Dr. Glow, I know you lived there for two years but I was not a fan of Arusha Town actually going into it. Perhaps I’ve gotten...
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Claire Montowski
Apr 29, 202410 min read
How Goats Made the World a better place
You may be thinking? Did Claire die? Or perhaps did she assasinate the president of Tanzania and become in charge of the entire country...
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Claire Montowski
Apr 25, 202411 min read
I have a majestic entrance to school
…Well that is until I tripped off the bike onto the steps, but hey I didn’t get wet. Tuesday was the last day we have gotten to be...
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Claire Montowski
Apr 22, 202417 min read
Why did the chicken go to mass?
Writing this blog today is giving me an opportunity to procrastinate on writing my med school personal statement. I think writing...
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Claire Montowski
Apr 20, 20249 min read
I might have a Washroom Built in my Honor
My 80,000 EURO proposal has been downgraded to a 10,000 EURO proposal for a Washroom which is probably a good thing if you really think...
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Claire Montowski
Apr 16, 202411 min read
My Bus Stop Saved me from a Marriage Proposal
I’m a little on the naieve side. Let’s get that one out of way. I am definitely too trusting and my brain takes a while to catch up on...
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Claire Montowski
Apr 14, 20249 min read
Do Babies come from Super Markets and Other important questions
The answer to that question is only you. Right now I’m in the middle of my third full day in Tanzania and I’ve had a lot of thoughts. One...
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Claire Montowski
Apr 12, 202422 min read
Why You Shouldn't do Rome in Three Days
(If You want Pictures in the Next Three Weeks you are going to have to WhatsApp me, Samahani) …And other things you have to learn from...
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Claire Montowski
Apr 7, 20248 min read
The Pilgrims Must Have a Spawn Point
Chris and I had the bright idea that perhaps we shouldn’t keep burning the candle at both ends so we slept in till a healthy 8:30 and...
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Claire Montowski
Apr 5, 20249 min read
Impulse Decision are the Best Decisions
Also sorry if today isn’t as funny it was a little emotionally draining. Thursday started with Chris jumping in front of a bus. Buying...
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Claire Montowski
Apr 3, 20247 min read
A Polish Dad feeds us Dinner
It was an accomplishment and a half to finally make it to Poland. Not because any of the flights were difficult but simply because after...
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Claire Montowski
Apr 1, 20246 min read
You Can't Get a Butterfly to Make Honey
It turns out you meet the weirdest people in airports-Especially when you are there at 1 O’Clock in the morning, but more on that later....
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Claire Montowski
Mar 29, 20244 min read
Why you Shouldn't Put Chickens in Your Room
...And other impulsive decisions. Before I talk about my prep for this trip I should probably address the title. Beginning, of March...
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