What is up everyone,
I don't have too much of a huge update but just some funny sotries so bear with me.
In December a doctor visit included my surgeon trying to explain to the PC nurse about 1984 and Animal Farm. I forget how he was describing it, but he knew them both very well and thought it was hilarious when the pigs starting walking on two legs in Animal Farm.
For thanksgiving I went to the DCM's(2nd in command behind the ambassador) house. It was delicious and after I went to my boss's house for another meal, needless to say I ate again. After that I got to go to the Country Directors house to watch the football game. So in all honesty the foot infection might have been worth it just for that day. Felt bad though because it was only me and another volunteer while some people hng out at the PC house, then again they didn't have a foot infection so there.
For Christmas, I went with 4 friends to a Chinese buffet and sat for about 2 and half hours. A lot of Chrsitmas music and the entire soundtrack to every 90's Disney movie(sidenote, I recently watched Tarzan again, I suggest watching it, its great). After teh first part of our Jewish Christmas, we went to my friends house and watched a movie, so I think we did it right. It never felt like Christmas until my family called me, by the way thanks for calling me right before you get to go on a boat in Florida.
Lets keep the Holiday tradition going, friends came into town and we went to the Fete of Yaounde, which is I had to describe it, I would say Country Fair without a petting zoo. There was a tilt a whirl, a blow up maze(nobody over age 8), cotton candy, ice cream, tons of freebies. It was our own little state fair. We went just outside of it for New Years because it can get a little crazy in there, and actually for ball dropping moment we were on the side of the road in Yaounde eating Shwarma which is great.
A real treat was being able to go to the beach(although I couldnt go in because of my foot) for a week for training. We brought our counterparts for a week of sessions from cultural exchange to how to change behavior and communication in the workplace. I really like my counterpart so it was good to see him again since I was still in Yaounde.
Also I am sure most of you will be happy to know that my best friend in Yaounde(she sells phone credit and speaks English so it works for me) had her sister name her baby GIRL after me. Yep, there is a little KLUESNER AMIRA running around the NorthWest region somewhere. I'll try to visit sometime and get a picture. I think that happens a lot with volunteers, because I think there are a couple Stephen's running around Kaele from the last volunteer.
Alright so those were some fun stories, as for work. I just finished up writing a 3 day seminar seminar in French(I dont believe it either) and I will be going to a different village each month and giving these business seminars to local businessmen and artisans. As soon as we finalize some dates I will let you know how it goes.
As for Kaele in general, everyone remembered me when I came back so that was a huge plus. I would say my best friends are a guy named Sam who works at the local travel agency(he kind of just stands around and points to different Hippie vans) and Biedi who is a callbox guy. They both want to learn English so that has been fun having those conversations.
Nothing else too new, but I will try to update more often, I hope everyone is doing really well and loving this winter we are having, I think it was 90 the other day sorry, had to rub it in.
Love Jack
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