Okay so I didn't post as soon as I promised but well I have been busy I guess well busy in Malawi standards. My birthday was nice nothing too crazy just the way I like it. There was a race up the Mountain that weekend so was able to visit with a few volunteers so that was nice. My one friend said she wasn't coming then surprised me so that was nice to see her. I made myself a chocolate cake with peanut butter frosting and yes I ate the whole thing over a course of a few days and was glad when it was finished. I got an awesome drunk call from Michigan so it was 9 am here so it was 1am there so that was entertaining and fun to hear every one's voice so thanks to all I talked to it made me smile and laugh some.
I have applied to a appropriate projects to help get some funding to repair some of the wells in the village. I have to wait 3 weeks to hear back they are back logged but when I find out what is going on people will be able to donate money to help complete the project. I will let you all know when that occurs. I have taken some pictures and talked to Andrew about what needs to be done to make these wells more functional. We will see what happens.
I went hiking on Mt. Mulanje this weekend I crossed some shady looking bridges and pipes that carry water which make me super anxious ( I am afraid of heights and shady bridges. Completely logical but the fear overcomes me and I often can't breath or cross the bridge without freaking out.) but I did it and only needed a little help. I also hung out with some other Americans so that was nice but I am glad to have a pretty low key week. Friday is World Environment Day so events are occurring here at TRF which should be fun and interesting. It has been cool and overcast the last few days I am going to try to enjoy the cool weather because in few months when it is hot season I will be wishing for 70 degree days.
My bananas finally ripened so I have been eating a lot of bananas for free I have been enjoying them with peanut butter and honey and just by themselves as well. I am eating what I think will be the last avocados of the season so I am enjoying those. The monkeys have been leaving me alone guess I showed them whose boss :) I better be careful what I say they could be reading this or maybe karma will bite me in the ass.
I will try to post pictures sometime soon but does take some time. I am getting ready for training in the early part of Sept. I am excited to see all the other volunteers who I started with and see how they are doing. As well as obtain some more knowledge and skills. I am really trying to learn the language but I am struggling with it but it will come in due time. All I can do is keep trying to learn something new everyday. Other than that things are going well I am enjoying myself and learning some new things along the way. Hope this finds all well.
Hi Essie,
ReplyDeleteIt's August 1st! Hard to believe! Sorry I hadn't checked your blog in a while but we had been you know talking on Skype so we have been pretty up to date! Although....I knew you took the pictures for the well project but hadn't seen it yet ..& didn't know you posted until Charlie told me on Monday when I was working for him. Crazy! Anyways, I checked it out & it is too cool. I check it out yesterday & then showed Mike late last night after watching the US women win gold in gymnastics. I'll go back on & donate & I am sure others will too. I guess I better just go on Facebook more so I know when you update your blog!!! Ok so I also didn't know you made a chocolate with peanut butter frosty cake for yourself! You didn't tell me that! All I know is that you told me yesterday (Tuesday on Skype that you thought you would get your box today. I am so glad! I have nother box that I am sending today!! Yeah! I think you will like this one even better then that one since it will have your new chaco sandals you wanted!! :) ...and of course some surprises! You have to take a picture of those banana's! Crazy that you pick & then let them ripen. ? Is that so the monkey's don't take them? Glad the monkey's are not bothering you. Pretty funny you scared them away! HA! Mike would have the whole jungle of monkey's living with him if he were there! What about the wild dogs..are you still hearing them at night? I keep forgeting to ask you that. Also, even though we have been talking..I keep forgeting to ask you about your peace corps boss. By the way ...I still think that you should try to make the trip to Lilongwe & see Secretary of State Hilary Clinton. Just to be able to shake her hand would be cool. She is a pretty amazing women in American politcs! However ...the journey is long so I know that is kind of crazy not to mention the cost of transport. Well, I am going to google it & see what I can find out why she is there. I am sure to meet the new women president there in Malawi (I would think anyways). Ok so I have to go on my run. I also have to renew my drivers liscense today...didn't realize it expired on my birthday! Love ya Es! Stay determined to accomplish good things (on Malawi time of course!) and enjoy your journey! I am so proud of you!!