I’m coming home.

After a lot of thought, I have decided to come home permanently. I'll be home sometime next week.

What made me decide this? It's not the teaching, because it's gotten easier and I'm enjoying the kids. Even though they can be annoying and really slow, they're cute and they make me laugh. So it's not that. I'm lonely and unhappy here because I miss my family and friends a whole lot more than I thought I would. It was not an easy decision to make, but I know what I'm doing, and this is what's best for me right now. I have changed so much for the better in the past four months and even more so in the past few weeks.

When I'm home, I will apply for jobs, continue to do volunteer work, and study for the GRE. And eat a LOT of Mexican food. So, that's the end of my blog. Thanks for reading.

Things are looking up…

Hello!

First, I'm so sorry I haven't posted pictures. I tried to post one and I sat there for half an hour while it was uploading and it still didn't upload. I will try to find a high speed connection somewhere so that I can post…I'm sorry. I promise I have not forgotten.

The big news is that I'm finally moving into my house this week. My own little two-bedroom house. I promise I'll post pictures as soon as I can. I am really excited.

Teaching has gotten a lot easier. The kids are starting to grow on me, and I even really like some of them now. The weeks fly by faster and faster. My colleagues are all great.

Sorry, nothing too exciting yet. I don't have any stories to tell. I do have to say, though, that the sky in Namibia is incredible. It's just so…big. And starry. If you look westward at sunset, the sky might be bright blue and streaked with neon pink clouds, and if you look eastward you might see fluffy gray clouds against a smoky violet sky. When it gets really dark, the stars come out in huge numbers. It's beautiful.

I knew I was in Africa last week because a goat was being slaughtered right below my balcony. I was horrified yet fascinated. I also felt sorry for the little guy.

I hope everything is well at home.

Also, if AC and/or Fiona are reading this, I accidentally left your contact information at home. Please send me an email with your address. I'd love to send you a postcard.

hello

Teaching is getting easier each day. I'm really homesick but that should get better too. I am trying unsuccessfully to upload some pictures. I promise I haven't forgotten about it!! I hope everything is fine at home.