An optomistic post!

I was recently told that some of my entries aren't all that optimistic about living in Uganda. So I want to clarify that I do get frustrated at times, but for the most part I love living in Uganda. I have realized that more after going on vacation; I have been in Europe going on 3 weeks and I am very ready to go 'home.'

There are times when I get homesick for America when I am in Uganda, but I never thought that I would be aching to get back to my home in Kayunga. I miss the people and their flexibility with time. I miss their constant willingness to help. I miss the people's constant urge to be your friend (Ugandans and tourists alike). I miss my friends and most of all, Joseph. I hadn't realized how much of a life I have formed for myself there. A routine, I enjoy waking up in my little 2 room, concrete house every morning, sitting on the porch listening the the pupils come to school. I hate to admit it, but going to bed without a mosquito net even feels odd, not cooking on a charcoal stove...the list goes on about the things I have grown so accostomed to. By no means am I saying that I want to move back there and stay there. I will go back for my 10 months and then move on. Of course I will miss it, especially if I already miss it after 3 weeks, but I will move on and remember the good things.

I think this goes for everyone...when you have something it is so easy to focus and complain about the things that frustrate you because those things stand out, but until you are away from your 'normal' life long enough you don't realize all the good things. To say that I was getting frustrated is an understatement, I needed a break. Now I have had my break and I am ready to go back, work on my library and my computer class. Possibly continue the reproductive health classes and start teaching english class at my center school. A little change is good for everyone.