Re-Supply part 2

So the reason I'm updating two days in a row is because I had to stay in Mzuzu to do my banking (note: 10,000 MK is only enough to live off of for 4 weeks), and transport is such a hassle that I ended up staying the night, because otherwise I wouldn't have been able to get home before dark after all of my chores were done. I had a really good time getting my bearings- a lot of PCVs were in the area and did a lot to help show me around, so thanks guys!

I went a little crazy buying fabric and other things for my house- when I gome home this afternoon I'm going to be sewing up a storm, sitting in my new chief's chair, admiring my bawo board, lookin' all swank. I don't plan on coming to Mzuzu all that often, because I don't like being away from site, but it is nice to know that I can come here, and know my way around. There is a great hostel that lets Peace Corps volunteers camp for free now that the transit house is gone (RIP transit houses)- the only trade is that they want you to eat and drink there, which isn't a problem, because they have delicious burgers.

Chris, if you are still planning on visiting this summer (which I hope you are), I have the coolest trip in mind, so make sure you get all of your shots, passport and travel visa stuff in order. I was walking through the market thinking about how cool it was, and how much I want to show you the stuff here- so get on it.

I love you guys, and happy 2010!

Post swear in, post move in, post christmas, Post.

Hey guys, I am writing to you using the magic of internet cafes. I'm disappointed, because I wrote a really long post that covered swearing in, my move to my house AND christmas- but unfortunately, the dang computer I'm using won't recognise my USB drive so... let me just see what I can do to condense it all:

Swearing in ceremony: Awesome. Dancers. Have video.

Move to site: Awesome. Have electricity. Am getting sick of the movies I brought.

Christmas: Awesome. Beach Bar. Nuff' said.

Alright, so, that's it... satisfied? Again, I'll try to get the long nice version of things up, but things are really unrealiable here, so I do what I can. I just wish I could say more- when I was preparing to go to Malawi, I scoured the internet for information, and would have been really frustrated to read a post like this, but what can you do?

I love and miss you all! Stay safe!

Language Intensive

Hey guys! I'm really spoiling you with all of these updates, aren't I?

Thanksgiving was fun, I ate way too much and made myself sick, what can I say? It's the American way. I bought some really cool bags from a health volunteer who is working with a women's groups, I'm trying to think of a way to send some home, but I clearly don't make enough money for that kind of mailing to happen, so I'm stuck. The ambassador was really cool, we got to swim in his pool, which was amazing.

After Thanksgiving, we headed off to language intensive, which for me, meant I headed towards the lake where they speak Chitonga. It was beautiful, seriously, I'm probably the luckiest Peace Corps volunteer ever to be able to get to live so close to the lake here. I'll try to get some pictures up, but (suprise, suprise) the internet here isn't exactly faster than a speeding bullet. I really feel like my language skills are getting better though, at least, I hope they are, seeing as our big test is coming on Friday.

So that's the news with me here. Thank you to anyone who has sent me mail, I love to hear from you all, so write letters- big long ones*.

*Carrie, get your mind out of the gutter.