Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Tired

Well after work yesterday and before work this morning, I took this public transportation called a "Koombi". This kinda looks like a maxi or a small bus. It was so weird, ppl kept telling me don't talk so they wont know that I'm not from here and draw attention to myself(if lots of ppl tell u that wont u just want to avoid being there, cuz obvioiusly u not there as yourself. PLUS I think I love to hear the sound of my accent, I like to confuse ppl that don't know me.. :D). Then they did this weird money thing. Ppl sitting next to me started handing me money and I didnt know what to do and it's not like I could speak their language. So I was just holding it until the bus driver stopped and said in some other language that he was missing money from the back seat and everyone just turned and watched me...(AWKWARD). lol. Thus, I will not be using a Koombi anytime soon.

I went with the Education team this morning at 7AM..... (Brrrr...) But it was pretty cool. We went to Pretoria (1.5 hrs away) and visited a Secondary school. W, transporte then taught grade 12's Science (chemical reactions) and math (linear programming). This was very cool, as I actually taught the math on the chalkboard and had the kids be so attentive. Obviously they heard my accent and were curious to know where I was from. They also tried to locate it on the map.. (too cute). The students (or learners as they are called here) are quite attentive: solving problems, asking questions, asking for help. It was kool, errr maybe except for the 7AM at work (meaning I had to be up by 5AM)

Maybe that's why I'm so tired.... So I've been at work for like three full days already and needless to say I'm tiyaaad.. The time change as well as not being accustomed to working and not eating properly leaves me me more hungry.

Anyways off to home now

And as for pictures, I haven't taken a single one in fear that my camera is snatched from my hands...

1 comment:

  1. Look like you are getting to do exactly what you wanted to do! Awesommmeee! I busted out laughing when I say that they ask you what part of Africa is Trinidad. That is sooo cute. How do you keep a straight face? LOL

    Have fun hun... Talk to you soon

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