December 9, 2009
Today is our Swear in Ceremony; we officially become the Peace Corps Volunteers. I did not think that I would cry, but I did and so did most of my Peace Corps Trainees. When the American National Anthem was playing, we all got very emotional. For the first time, I deeply feel that I am an American. I represent the People of the United States of A
merican.
Standing next to me is the US Embassy Deputy Chief of Mission Mr. Donald Lu, yes he is Chinese too. The lady is our Country Director Meredith Dalton. When I went up to the podium and received my certificate from Mr. Lu, I was proud, very proud! I have reached another turning point of my life and I have achieved what most of my friends back home never dreamed of. The pain and suffer I endured these past two months were completely forgotten. I knew there is no where else in the world I would rather be than staying here serving the people of Azerbaijan.
Our ceremony was broadcasted on every channel in Azerbaijan TV that night. My host family who attended my ceremony was so e
xcited when they saw me on TV. My seat was in the front roll and I got most of the exposure. Instantly, everyone in our town knew about this little “Cin” from American.
Today is our Swear in Ceremony; we officially become the Peace Corps Volunteers. I did not think that I would cry, but I did and so did most of my Peace Corps Trainees. When the American National Anthem was playing, we all got very emotional. For the first time, I deeply feel that I am an American. I represent the People of the United States of A
merican.Standing next to me is the US Embassy Deputy Chief of Mission Mr. Donald Lu, yes he is Chinese too. The lady is our Country Director Meredith Dalton. When I went up to the podium and received my certificate from Mr. Lu, I was proud, very proud! I have reached another turning point of my life and I have achieved what most of my friends back home never dreamed of. The pain and suffer I endured these past two months were completely forgotten. I knew there is no where else in the world I would rather be than staying here serving the people of Azerbaijan.
Our ceremony was broadcasted on every channel in Azerbaijan TV that night. My host family who attended my ceremony was so e
xcited when they saw me on TV. My seat was in the front roll and I got most of the exposure. Instantly, everyone in our town knew about this little “Cin” from American. 
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