My first week back at site after MSC (mid-service
conference) and medical was busy and at times not fun. After Djibouti, I spent
another three weeks in Addis Ababa. The first few days I went to the movies and
ate lots of food. I had my routine medical, which involved a physical and
dental visit, the normal stuff. MSC was great; everyone was excited and optimistic
for the second year of service. The week was informational and exciting to see
everyone after being in Ethiopia for 15 months. After MSC I stayed in Addis for
another week to see more doctors, because I was having a slight trimmer in my
hands and my nails were discolored. I know what you’re thinking, more medical
problems….the answer is yes. I just can’t stay healthy in this country. So
after spending another week in Addis I was excited to get back to Injibara and
be in my house.
I however, was not looking forward to cleaning my
house. Once I got to Injibara, I met with Deborah and Lauren (my new site
mate). We had dinner and caught up. I couldn’t wait to get to my house. My
house was dirty, moldy and smelly. I already had a bunch of laundry to do and I
just added to the pile when I got home. Throughout the week I was able to clean
the mold off my shelves, but the laundry pile is still piled high on my living
room floor. I enjoyed making my own dinner and breakfast.
This school year, Deborah and I plan to work
together on projects. Throughout the week I had meetings, but when it came to
having a meeting at my assigned school, no one showed up. I was upset and
almost cried, but then I realized that I had other things to do, other places I
could be putting my time, so I left. I wasn’t happy and I’ll try again to have
a meeting at my assigned school, but if it doesn’t work, then I’m not going to
waste my time.
