Meet the Gang

I'm now in my 11th month here which is incredibly hard to believe. It's a strange feeling, really. A mix between feeling like time has just flown by, but also I feel like I have been here for years. I think that is due to the experiences and relationships I've had here. Casey and I were joking around about pictures of us from the very beginning and how we look like little kids. We were discussing what has made us feel and look more aged, the sun or the experiences here? The sun might be bright and hot here, but we aren't always outside doing work. I told Casey "I think it's the experiences we've had here...We've seen some shit man". We both laughed as we continued our hike, we both knew how true that statement was and we were both reflecting on all that crazy stuff we've been through.

I've done my best to paint a good picture for all of y'all at home of what goes on here, sometimes the paintings are serious, sometimes funny, sometimes they are missing pieces because I can't divulge everything to you (my little secret). BUT, for this post I am going to compile some pictures and videos of the people I live and work with so you can put faces to names and share some of my experiences.

The Christmas picture with my teachers. Most of y'all were "kind" enough to joke about how I don't fit in.

One of my grade 6 students, Juvell.

Davell

My best friend and little sister Rayanna

Morning assembly

My counterpart, Mr. George, singing during break.

The other teachers in awe of his voice.

 

Mt. Maitland, a nice little morning hike. View from my school.

Some of my grade 6 boys

Welcome to grade 6. 21 boys and 7 girls in this little room.

Marco Polo action during PE

Rayanna loves to draw in my notebook

Staying late after school to grade work. Left is the best.

Me and my infamous host mother, Lorice!

World AIDS Day candlelight vigil

Katie and I on the walk

Hannah at International Human Rights Day

Sometimes kids take the coolest pictures.