So...I passed my tech and major lang tests...and passed my final evaluation...so I am ready to swear-in as an offical peace corps volunteer. I got a bank account here, and the PC people "loaded" it with $$; some money for 'settling-in' and some money for site for the rest of april. But...I ran out of money but I made due when I was buying stuff....I bought a mattress, gas and two burner stove, pot/pan, etc etc. There is still more to buy. They give us more than enough $ to live here, but the first three months are tougher because I'll be buying stuff for my house and whatnot.
For the swearing-in, the head PC director from Wash. DC will be there. He flew in yesterday! So this is big...the head dude will be there...the guy that sends us our 'pay'-checks. PLUS, there will be some other hiearchies within the country there as well. THEREfore, our swearing-in will be televised nationally throughout the gambia= a big deal! We as the group have to do a little skit, sing a song and do some other activity ALL in local lang because of all the press and activity going on. Crazy, I know. After the ceremony, there is a party at the local brewery-JulBrew-and the the beer, so i hear, will be free = good times. i'll post some pics; you'll see me in a native african dress...not going to lie, i look bad ass...but you all probably laugh. rock'n roll. post some comments and ask some questions so i know what to type next time
with peace and love
haa yeeso
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hey bud, that's a cool video. Did you take it? I love reading this blog, i couldn't even imagine what it must be like to live over on that side of the world, so i'm glad we've got you to fill us in. You mentioned you were able to buy some necessities,how about showering? Is that a bit of a luxury? Not sure how much I can write in this so i'll end it quick, we all miss you though and real proud of you, God Bless. -jake
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