PCV
Hello Everyone!
So many things have happened in the last few weeks that it is hard to begin to try and summarize it in the short time I have here at this internet café. In order to preserve precious internet time, I will make a list of exciting/semi-exciting things to try and catch you up on my life.
-I passed my Luganda language test which I was pretty stoked about. I am far from being fluent, but it is good to know that I am on the right track!
-I am now a PCV!!! No longer a PCT!!! Last Thursday, my training class-all of us-were sworn in as official volunteers. I usually hate ceremonies that are like graduation, but this was pretty cool. I was so proud of all of us for making it through. The last 2 months were challenging in so many number of ways. So now I am Sarah Cowan, BME, PCV J
-Last Friday, I moved to my sight at Children of Uganda and mpola mpola (slowly by slowly) am getting adjusted. They have changed my living arrangements so I will no longer be living with the orphans, which is a very good thing. Living with 150 boys for 2 years would just be to much. I am no living with…..priests! I will have my own apartment which has 2 rooms and a wonderful pit latrine. I am slightly sad that I will no longer have a real toilet, but will gladly give that up for a little peace and quiet! They are still working on the rooms (fixing the holes in the walls, putting a roof on ect.) so for now I am staying in the orphanage.
- I have learned how to dance Ugandan style. We had a dance party last night with the orphans and they taught me how to shake my booty! I am pretty pathetic at dancing, but I had fun and the kids got a good laugh!
Once again, props to my wonderful family and friends for sending mail and packages. I was so pleasantly surprised to find that I had mail waiting for me when I first opened my box. Also, thanks for the wonderful packages Mom, Dad, grandma, Suitemates, Becca E and East Bay Crew, you guys seriously rock my world. Thanks to everyone else for sending mail! Mail has never made me happier in my life.
Ahhhhh! Time is almost up!
I love you all
Have a super day!
posted by SarahC @ 6:10 AM
9 comments
9 Comments:
YAY! i have been looking forward to a post from you for quite awhile! in my choir class we are singing this African song and doing a dance to it, its pretty nifty! I'm praying for you!!
Staci<><
PCV...J whats the J stand for....Jam Master??? It sounds pretty cool, I mean i know i would love to be the master of the Jams.
-Rick Pruess
Sarah C!!!
I love you and am soo proud of the work you're doing :-) Thanks for the update!
Yay! We were worried our procrastinating would mean you didn't get the package by Christmas, so I'm super glad you did. Keep an eye on that mailbox...we made a visit to the Christkindel mart and there are some gummi baerchen on the way :) (Emily helped me with the German) Love you!!!!!!!!!!
SARAH COWAN!!!
I am so proud of you and all your accomplishments!!! You are doing a super job:)
I'm glad the kids taught you how to dance. Think they can teach me in about a year-although that may be an impossible feat:)
Miss ya and love ya!
Becca E
Yay for updating! Congrats on being a PCV officially, and hooray for having your own apt. Don't corrupt those priests, ok? ;) How do you clean a pit latrine? BTW, I'm doing an x-mas concert with the church here, and they are doing a very white version of the Afican Noel. I thought of you. :)
P.S. You have a cute booty, hehe.
So cool.... you and stuff like that.... im so glad to hear from you and i miss you alot!
later gator
I also want to see a video of you dancing. He he he. It's strange, but as we age, the ceremonies become more and more important. It's great to have a marking of what we have accomplished, and you have accomplished much in such a short time. I mean, you learned a language, I learned that I stink at history. Obviously, you learned more.
Congrats on your Lugandan test and PCV status! I'm with Rick in wanting to know what the J stands for. My personal guess is Jedi Warrior. Are you sure that there isn't a W.G. in that list somewhere (just kidding!)?
Love, Ame
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