Wednesday, June 23, 2010

World Cup Update

23-6-2010

Just wanted to give a quick update on the World Cup. It's fantastic here in SA, pretty much just like being back in america. I've been eating heaps of cheese and cereal and apples, things you may take for granted but some of the things I miss most from America. The games have been great too. We came here with tickets just to two US games but we managed to get tickets to 3 other games since weve been here, and theres one more on friday were still trying to get tickets for. Im about to head out the door to the US Algeria game, so sorry for the brief post but I thought Id give you a quick update. Cheers for now.

Go USA!!

Friday, June 11, 2010

Again, sorry for the absence, PSDN, wine results, and World Cup!!

12-6-2010

Hello all, sorry for the long absence again, time really does fly here and the last month has seemed especially hectic. So lets see...

Right now, I just finished this Peer Support and Diversity Network training
in Dar. Its bascially a group that volunteers can call or go to when they're struggling for any number of reasons and just want to talk. I was a little unsure about it before this training, but I feel pretty comfortable with it now. Im also the secretary which should keep me busy in addition to my teaching load.

Also, just before I went to that training, my wine was ready, and I filtered and bottled it (in plastic water bottles). It was pretty tasty and Im not being biased when I say it was one of the better volunteer-made wines I've tasted. Ive got a ton though and I drank a little but have been trying to give a bunch away.

Also, Im about to leave for South Africa and am super stoked. Watching the games last night just made me even more excited and I cant wait for the US England game tonight (just gotta find a spot to watch it). I thankfully though got a US jersey in the mail so I can support them with pride.

Thats all for now, Ill try to update during and after the world cup.

GO US!!!