So I realized I haven't posted in almost 2 months so I better write something. Basically here things have been really busy. I helped my artisan group plan a national art fair, which was a four day event. Pictures are on Picassa. It was fun but stressful, but a good learning experience. I also had taught a 14 class business course and after the class the kids could write their own business plan with a chance to travel to a national competition. Well it just so happened that two of my groups were selected to go! But it happened to begin the same day as the last day of the fair, so my kids went down with Justin in the morning, and I followed them at night after the fair. Not only did this clash of dates add to my stress, but the morning of the competition, one girl decides to drop out to leave her 13 year old teammate stranded to present by himself. So that night I did as best I could to prepare him for his presentation the next day of his business plan.
Neither of my groups won, but they both had stellar attitudes, talking about how much fun they had, and how much they learned, and asking if they could maybe do new projects next year. I was like a proud mother, it almost brought tears to my eyes.
Another event to add to the lump, I am planning the Inauguration of the first ever community library in Higuerito this Saturday at 4! The library is already open, but the Dominican Republic is all about ceremonies to make things official, so we are doing a shoe string Inauguration since we are low on funds (meaning there aren't any). But we are getting by fine, and I actually just received acceptance on a grant I had just written for the library, so soon we should have so more money to work with.
So I am trying to think of something funny... Well as those of you know, I am all about holidays, so I want to throw a Halloween party in my community. My friend and I just bought scary masks for 50 cents, so I kind of want to scare the little kids as they come through the door. I am still undecided up a costume, so let me know if anyone has any good/easy ideas.
O in further news, I think I will be meeting the BEN AND JERRY! My best friend here works on a chocolate and wine tour at a chocolate factory. Since Ben and Jerry is all about fair trade, they buy from my friends factory, and they are hosting a competition to create a new flavor and the winner comes to her chocolate tour. Anyways BEN AND JERRY are coming with their ice cream to her site, and they are going on the tour and building a community park. I am going to help be a translator!!! So hopefully I will have some fun pictures from this soon!
Lastly, I am celebrating my 1 year in service in a week! Meaning only a year and a week until I am home for good! So we might do a little celebrating before the Ben and Jerry experience.
Okay I will try to be more vigilant with my blogs, and write something more interesting next time!
I miss everyone so much! See you in December!
