Random Update

Ok, can't think of a good title here, so let's call this post "random update." I'm at an internet cafe so I'll take advantage and give an update and a road map for the rest of training.

First off, if you are reading this, go to the comments page and give some feedback! I don't see any comments, and this is a good way for us to get feedback on the blog. Positive or negative, seriously, let us know what you think!

Training is still going well (I probably say that a lot). I feel well-prepared on the basic teaching aspects, but we still have some more to learn with regards to dealing with other teachers in the schools and district education offices, etc. They will also give us basic training on potential secondary projects. While these are not as fundamental to our jobs as teaching, there is great potential to make a positive difference through these secondary projects, so I'm excited for this.

From here to the end of training it will be pretty busy, so Tricia and I may not be able to update as often. Here's a rough road map for you:

Tricia is up north doing technical training - she will be there the next two weeks. She says there is no electricity and no cell reception, much less internet, so it may be hard to reach her by cell phone during this time. But I just talked to her and she's doing fine :) I think they're excited to learn some of the technical aspects of health/watsan; up until now it has been all talk.

This week I am focusing heavy on language training. On Sunday I will be meeting my counterpart (another teacher at my school at site) and doing the "counterpart workshop," during which we will get to know them and vice versa. Then I will travel to my site in Volta with my counterpart and check it out. The next Sunday I will come back to Kukurantumi. Tricia will also come back Saturday/Sunday. Then we will wrap up the last two weeks of training, which include a language test, some presentations, and...some other stuff (can't remember the schedule right now).

Ok, bye!