Tuesday, July 10, 2007

OK SO I accidentally hit return...i wasnt done yet

So we have continued training while living in our new homes. A typical day consists of waking up, making JUngle Oats for breakfast, taking a bucket bath, having a Sesotho (language) lesson for two hours at the village school with the other four trainees, having another session i.e. culture and perceptions, health, HIV, mapping, singing, economics, marketing, many many different things. THen LUNCH back the the house and then one more two hour session before we head home and do what we need to do before it gets dark out ~ 530/6ish. WE are not supposed to be out after dark, and since it gets so cold so early, I tend to be in bed by like 830 or 9 because i'm awesome like that! =) There's no power or running water...just so you can picture the whole scenario.

Oh and it snowed the other week. It was kind of cool because the kids had only seen snow in the mountains in the distance or on TV. So a few of us built snowmen for them. Loved it!

So we are in town today because we had a long weekend with current volunteers, to meet them and find out more about their sites and living situations and overall experience so far... It was awesome! It's crazy because we are all so different, but you can tell we all share many of the same values and goals and general open-minded and flexible outlook on life. I'm not going to say too much about the beginning of the weekend, except for LOUD music in the kombi (taxi), bar situations, and 20 people sleeping in one rondavel! Overall, it was a trip that we needed to have, to get a feel for life outside of training.

WE will get our assigned sites in the beginning of August, I think. And then there's the 3 month lock-down as it's called. Yeah we can't leave our districts that whole time. But for good reason. To integrate into the new community and become familiar with people. But it will be a long time for limited traveling!

Well i think that's all for now! I'll try to catch up more when i can! I miss you all and hope everything is going good for everyone!

"Salang hantle!" = Remain well!

<3 Am

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

Wow Amber, you have been busy. Glad to hear that you are adjusting so well. Can't wait to see you on the cover Vogue! It's been very hot here; unlike the weather you are experiencing. Keep up the good work! And stay safe! Love, The Alaries

Asian4WhtSupremacy said...

I miss you here in Bay City. Our volleyball team is doing well, but it's not the same without you. I miss the girl who closes down the bar with me, and rides our bikes home drunk off our asses. Your freaking house is sooooo far down. I left a little gift for you in front of your door. Did you ever get it? Stay safe and keep me informed, and remember don't bring back any "you know" babies.

Jin

Unknown said...

the funny thing is, i can totally picture you doing all that stuff you talked about in your blog. I totally understand the frustration with language learning...stick with it, it eventually gets a little better....a little.... i think you need to post a pic of your hot new fashions. Keep going strong, and keep up the posts! ~Jenn Hogoboom