Return from MSC

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.