Monthly Archives: July 2007

Navel gazing

Posted on 30 July 2007 by Sika

In some ways I feel like I am back in the end of high school or beginning of college. Getting away from my routine and into a job that has a definite end date–not to mention all the scholarships I … Continue reading →

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Health Care

Posted on 30 July 2007 by Sika

I didn’t have surgery today because the power went out at the hospital and so my surgery got rescheduled for tomorrow. I know that people at home will probably be upset about the power, but to be perfectly honest, that … Continue reading →

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Photography

Posted on 30 July 2007 by Sika

Afghan Woman by Lana Šlezi? My mama brought me a copy of the July/August Mother Jones. In it is part of the photos taken by my new favorite photographer, Lana Šlezi?. This picture, and many others evoke something almost indescribable … Continue reading →

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Quick update

Posted on 28 July 2007 by Sika

Many of you already know, but I am on Medical hold in Pretoria right now, waiting for surgery on Monday. This is surgery to do correctly what was missed the last time I had surgery. Which is not to say … Continue reading →

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Pollness!

Posted on 19 July 2007 by Sika

Which is uglier?

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12 July

Posted on 13 July 2007 by Sika

So, I can’t room with a Malawian because judging from this day that would mean that my coworkers will try to save me at work and at home, and really a person shouldn’t have to deal with being saved more … Continue reading →

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11 July

Posted on 13 July 2007 by Sika

I met with Nancy, education PCV and my theoretical/proposed site mate, to go to the half market today. There is always something at the Nkhoma market, but it really only has variety on Saturdays and a little bit on Wednesdays. … Continue reading →

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10 July

Posted on 13 July 2007 by Sika

I went for a hike up the path behind the house I’m staying in. Instead of going to the right, up the tall peak, I stayed straight—largely because I figured I would reduce the risk of getting lost despite my … Continue reading →

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10 July

Posted on 13 July 2007 by Sika

I am at Nkhoma, staying in the house of the deputy principal this week. On Friday (the day I’ll be posting this, so here I am, time traveling [neener neener]). There’s been a slight hitch, which really should not surprise … Continue reading →

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7 July

Posted on 13 July 2007 by Sika

Today was our village farewell. It was pretty awesome. The amayi of Mterera and Paolo have been practicing their dancing and singing. The schoolchildren danced for us, too. Christine, as the acting CD (country director), got up and gave a … Continue reading →

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TEXT and CALL ME

Posted on 8 July 2007 by Sika

Puh-LEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEZE My number (including international access and the country code) is 0112659476765

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6 July

Posted on 8 July 2007 by Sika

Yesterday we went to the Lighthouse, which is a HIV/AIDS testing and treatment place near Lilongwe. The presentation was actually pretty good, but once again communication issues got in the way. We were told that we would open our bank … Continue reading →

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6 July

Posted on 8 July 2007 by Sika

I got a phone! I got a phone! My # (including country code and access symbol thingie) is +265 9476765. If you’re calling from a land line, it’s 011 instead of +. I can receive text messages and calls free, … Continue reading →

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1 July

Posted on 8 July 2007 by Sika

We found out our sites 2 days ago. I got Nkhoma, Lilongwe District. I am less than enthusiastic about it and so I’m going to talk about my reservations before talking about how awesome the site is, or you will … Continue reading →

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27 June

Posted on 8 July 2007 by Sika

I carried water on my head yesterday! My amayi was super impressed and immediately offered to take me to the borehole and let me carry some water. Not being an idiot, I refused. Well, actually, I said that I already … Continue reading →

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