2nd Day of Work

Well the weather outside is still pretty miserable. Lots of wind and rain that keeps going off and on.

Yesterday was my first day of work. It was pretty relaxing, which was a good thing because I'm still trying to adjust to the jet lag. I met some of the mentors who come in once a month to provide a report. The mentors are the ones that are in the rural villages working hands on with the children and members of the villages. After a morning meeting, the mentors went out to do their work. All that were left were three others and myself. I spent a lot of time just chatting and getting to know my new co-workers. They gave me a language lesson in Zulu. I can now say Sawubona which means "Hello." I can also say Ngi Cela Utshwala, which means "I would like a beer." These co-workers are already better than my old ones. Lyndsey, Jacqui, Kazia, Todd, etc. never taught me a sweet language. And I will never forgive them for that. Ever!

In the evening I took a nap because, as mentioned before, I'm still trying to get over this jet lag. Woke up, chilled with Lwazi and we made dinner. I pan fried steaks while he made mashed potatoes and a vegetable medley.

Today another co worker and I have begun creating a manual for the Vuleka - Be Wise Program. We've been doing research all morning and finding information to put into the curriculum. This is the program that teaches life skills and career guidance to people age 18-30. It's exciting to be part of a the creation of a program that should make a positive impact. Especially since it is a subject matter that I am interested in.

Interesting Observation: I keep getting asked if I have any children? It appears as if it is very common for someone my age to have children, even if you're not married. I politely tell them that I'm not ready yet but in the future I will.

For those who watch, anything good happen on The Voice (the show that Nive and I were addicted to before I left) last night???