tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8304374135651472797.post2099459037452474081..comments2023-09-30T11:56:20.960-04:00Comments on Peace Corps - Cameroon: FeedbackTim Hartman - Cameroonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03263926499934698343noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8304374135651472797.post-32550160325832349782009-05-13T04:50:00.000-04:002009-05-13T04:50:00.000-04:00I have been reading your blog and others posted on...I have been reading your blog and others posted online. And I can say is that I appreciate the effort you guys go through since it is not easy for you guys. Being a Cameroonian leaving now in the US, the one thing I notice here that really put me off is Depression. I mean I never seen anybody being depressed in Cameroon even though we don’t have it there easy. I mean life. But may be not seeing depression around was just due o the fact that I was used to that environment. While I see that every around me everyday and I don’t quite understand it. So do you think I’m right about Depression not being common in Cameroon. And if indeed I am, how do you explain that people are more depressed in the US with all the facilities to life they have?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8304374135651472797.post-31612451113690040052009-05-08T22:59:00.000-04:002009-05-08T22:59:00.000-04:00Tim,
Well this is the second time I have typed th...Tim,<br /><br />Well this is the second time I have typed this in. Hopefully it will take this time. <br /><br />I enjoy hearing about your health issues and how they are handled. This is so different than in the States.<br /><br />Also tweeter is the rage in US. I have not used, nor has mom, but she still enjoys facebook. <br /><br />Just knowing what you have learned though your 2+ years in Africa is always of interest and will aid you as you come back to the US. What an experience you have and I know it will help you as you come back and get readjusted in America. <br /><br />Grandma, Grandpa and Pam are down for a few days and all say hi and looking forward to seeing you when you get back.<br /><br />Love DadAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8304374135651472797.post-44037539180405674382009-05-07T05:43:00.000-04:002009-05-07T05:43:00.000-04:00Sounds like you misunderstand Twitter - Twitter is...Sounds like you misunderstand Twitter - Twitter is not all about "what I did today".<br /><br />Think of it as assembling a panel. I work in Cameroon and it is of huge value. Find people to follow who can genuinely help - NGO workers, fundraisers, people with knowledge of working in Africa etc.<br /><br />Then use them as a sounding board - ask their advice, follow their own "tweets" - click the links they provide to interesting material - provide your own links to.<br /><br />When I asked on Twitter if anyone might like to help with some design work I received three or four offers to design a logo for us. For free.<br /><br />It's not about navel gazing it's about sharing expertise and opinions.<br /><br />However - the what I did today stuff - I also agree doesn't make the best use of blogs either.Steve Jacksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00949825546042555594noreply@blogger.com