I’ve found a place in Nelspruit! |
Today, my coworkers let me come house hunting with them to Nelspruit. The first place I chose was the perfect fit. My coworkers agreed and said that we can negotiate with the owner on... Posted by on Sat, 06 Sep 2008 18:19:00 GMT |
Strange |
Today I was heading back to sight after a long weekend in Swaziland. I went there to see King Swazi pick his fifteenth virgin wife out of a mob of thousands of dancing, half-nude young girls.&nb... Posted by on Wed, 03 Sep 2008 09:35:00 GMT |
Happiness |
Elizabeth Gilbert whittles people down to their essence: creatures in pursuit of happiness. I can't agree more, though I have only my own life as a frame of reference.
This past week, ... Posted by on Tue, 26 Aug 2008 20:25:00 GMT |
Quarter Century |
In less than two weeks, I turn 25. This is supposed to be a milestone but I am really trying not to make a big deal out of it. For me, a birthday is not much of an excuse to cele... Posted by on Sun, 03 Aug 2008 15:24:00 GMT |
Wasting Time |
I'm getting very little sleep these days. In fact, I'm writing this after midnight on July 30th. I'm trying to wrap up all my projects in the village before moving to the city but the... Posted by on Wed, 30 Jul 2008 01:12:00 GMT |
A new life |
It's hard to believe that I've been here a year now. I filled out my third quarterly report today, listing all my accomplishments since April. My report took ... Posted by on Sun, 06 Jul 2008 22:42:00 GMT |
Today |
Yesterday, I was so happy to be back home in the village after a two week campaign throughout KZN. I wondered why my host mother didn't say a word to me when I told the family about my trip.&nbs... Posted by on Sun, 15 Jun 2008 17:18:00 GMT |
On the brink of Leaving and can't wait any longer... |
I can hardly wait for this adventure. I'll learn up to three languages, travel to a remote village somewhere to cohabitate with a family and try my hand at development. ... Posted by on Sat, 14 Jul 2007 01:42:00 GMT |
One week left |
It's crazy to know that you'll be going from the developed world to a third world in a matter of days. I couldn't sleep last night, thinking about what it's going to be like when I arrive there.... Posted by on Fri, 06 Jul 2007 10:16:00 GMT |
Two Weeks left |
I leave midday, Monday, July 16th from Ontario Airport. I have a knife, two compasses, a metallic camping blanket, a piece of magnesium flint, warm clothing, etc. Besides a tarp, rope, a l... Posted by on Sat, 30 Jun 2007 01:26:00 GMT |