Thurs. Sept. 24, 2009

Everyone!

I've been here 4 weeks now (remember I am slow to post this) and this morning when I came back to my room after a quick trip to the bathroom, I tried to turn on my light that doesn't exist! You know the familiar swipe of the hand along the wall? That's what I did! Much to my disappointment, no light turned on. It's sad too because today is an overcast day and I'd love to get ready in some light. Oh well.

I used to think I was a pro at getting water from my well (9 pales of water every time I do laundry, 3 every time I "flush" my toilet, & 3 when I take a shower), then I had to do it in the dark. Ha ha ha ha ha!!! I wasn't so good anymore.

Eating is a chore here I decided. I go to my meals only because I feel obligated to not because I actually want to eat. Last night I had decided I was going to enjoy my dinner though. So with a new & improved attitude I made my way to dinner. Would you believe the world was out to test my resolve though? My rice tasted burnt and my fish tasted too much like fish and though I sure tried, I did NOT enjoy my dinner. Maybe today will be a better day!

I've found that fish caught by fishing western style (w/a real & rod) is not really as good as fish caught by spear fishing. I can now tell the difference between the 2 and I definitely prefer the latter. Delicious! (last night the fish was caught w/a pole not a spear)

It has been rainy the past couple of days which is great except it makes teaching a challenge. When it rains it is dark & noisy in my classroom. The school has a tin roof, so we hear every drop of rain that falls! Plus it is always windy so we also battle the wind. Even if the sun is shining the classroom is dark when it rains as well. We have to close the windows because otherwise EVERYTHING get soaking wet!! So, rainy days mean dark & noisy classes! I haven't quite figured out what to do on these days since we have no lights at school but I've managed to survive a few days like it.

Last night was actually a chilly night. It was fun to see people in sweatshirts!! I didn't get mine on, but if it would have been any cooler I would have broken mine out! The nice change in weather reminded me of the fall season I'll be missing this year. I'm going to miss seeing the trees change colors & being cold!

With love, Heidi