Well, today is kind of my first real "holiday" here in Tanzania. I can't say that I have really noticed or missed Halloween too much. Time here has a way of just kind of blending together. I don't really notice what month I am in or how far into the month it is. I have become so used to the change in seasons that, with the weather getting warmer here, I think I am still in summer mode as opposed to fall mode. I do miss the sweets that come along with Halloween, but I have been told to be expecting a package from the parents so I can't complain too much and have something to look forward to in the next couple of weeks.
These next two weeks for me will be busy with final preparations for the end of our school year. We are writing final exams and tutoring the kids that slept throughout most of the year and are now scrambling to learn material before the final exams begin in mid-Nov.
My hair has reached the stage of half fro. After shaving it 2 months ago it is now not long enough to fall straight, but long enough to poof. I haven't decided if I will shave it again soon, or just wait and let it grow out for awhile before I go for another cut. (seeing that this is blogable news might give an indication that things are at a bit slower pace here!)
I have been in contact with a couple of different people from different schools that are interested in finding a way to make a connection with the students here. Through my sister and the YMCA the students are sending care packages and letters to the 70 students in my St. Benedict's class (hence the new picture link of all the students and their names). I am begining to be in more contact with Cornelia elementary school and developing a way to connect the students and make the blog I have developed for them more useful. Along with these two I have friends teaching in Wayzata and Chicago that are interested in setting up a pen pal relationship with students here. I think these will be my big projects to try and plan out over our Dec. break before the kids come back for lessons in Jan.
Well, I wish everyone a happy halloween. Take advantage of the sweets and eat a few for me. I will eat some ugali, rice, and beans for you.
Derek
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Sarah is in Ethiopia (she gets sworn into the Peace Corps 12/13) and in that country can't access blogs. She can now email to her blog. I (Mom)will be sending her your blog postings via e mail. Teresa's homes in Songea for the orphans is opening in December/January. Mike from our church is there visiting from MN. Merry Christmas from Sarah
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