I made it!

Well, I've survived my first week in TZ, and I'm doing well. I've been doing some informal tutoring with students this week and meeting looots of people. I'll be lucky to remember more than 5 names.

I was surprised at how quickly all the Swahili that I had learned last time started coming back. During my first day here during random intervals another word would suddenly pop into my head; it was so fun feel like I was learning that fast, haha. Now I think I'm almost back to where I was when I left, language-wise, and thank goodness. Even with people who do speak English, it's good to be able to supplement the conversation in Swahili. Especially now, when everyone is still getting used to my weird accent.

Right now I'm in Iringa at an internet cafe. It took about an hour and a half to get here by bus, and it left at 7 this morning, so I had to get ready while it was still dark. Thus, I forgot the flash drive with pictures... sorry. Maybe next time.

I'm leaving on Tuesday to go to the airport to pick up Emily, and I will hopefully get to see my former roommate, as she is still at the University. Ok, I'm sure you're dying to know what it's like to live without electricity or running water. Well, for me it's quite easy actually. I'm considered a guest still, even though I'm technically a staff member, so I have it made. I don't have to fetch water or buy or cook food. I do have to pay for all of these things I think at the end of the month, but my stipend will cover it. I have a battery-powered lantern, so I really don't notice the lack of electricity much. Plus, I now know that I can shower using only 1 gallon of water. But seriously, I have it so easy, and I hope I contribute enough to deserve even half of the treatment I'm getting.

I feel like I could go on forever about random things, but blog posts aren't supposed to be this long. I'll be back in a couple weeks to write again. I hope you all are well :)