11 more days!!!!

Holy Crap!!

I only have 11 more days until I jump ship!

I'm feeling pretty good about being ready. I still have to fill my malaria prescription, but it's on my list for tomorrow!

New fun fact about Uganda. Clothes.

The way Ugandans percieve clothing is vastly different than Americans do. We view clothing as a way to express ourselves. You can dress up to be anyone, preppy or goth or laid back or skater. When Ugandans dress they have others in mind. Ugandans view the way they dress as a reflection of respect for those they are visiting. It is considered inappropriate for women to show their underarms in formal situations. (school is considered a formal situation, as is visiting anyone's house) Women may NEVER show thier thighs. The men were asked to bring slacks and polos for school, the women skirts and leggings.

I think I will be dressing better for work in Uganda than I do here!

Many thanks again to those who donated! I cannot express how amazing you all are!

I leave on the night of the 21st and won't arrive in Uganda until the 23rd. I have no idea when I'll be near a computer so give me about a week to check in! I'll post again before I leave. Till then! Jo