As I am about to visit my site, with only my Malian counterpart and minimal language skills, I would like to reveil some typical American things I have been able to do. As I said before I do watch TV with my family almost every night. All you that thought I would not drink for 2 years (myself included), you will be slightly dissapointed to know that we as a group (almost all 75 of us) have already gone to a bar at least 3 times. By bar I mean someone's house where they sell Castle beer which is comprable to Rainer. I also have more soda here than I did in the States (sorry mom and meghan there is no diet soda here). On one of our field trips to the capital we got hamburgers for lunch. It was waaaay too much food, but that is the American way is it not? Back at the training center I have already found out whom I can ask to get me things when I'm feeling a little lazy which is...... almost all of the time. To counteract that I make sure to get people water or more food or clean up plates every time I get up.
I am being rushed to get off to go meet my Malian co worker so I will just do a little list to help out Lindsay and those of you that want to send me things.
Things I'm glad I brought
Crank lantern: not batteries baby!
Quick dry towel: it is the rainy season
Laptop/ipod/solio: sanity
Yoga ish pants: soccer, under skirts, all around good times
Face sunblock: All the protection without all the breakouts!
Babywipes: so I can be clean at least before bed
Makeup/ mirror: to remember I can still look good even in Africa.
Things I could use more of (wink wink):
Hand sanitizer
Hotsauce and chips (Hey Laura while you're at the store....)
headbands
cheap cute shirts
DVD's (mostly just mine that I left)
Earrings
Cliffbars/ snacks
Cards
Camera
More face sunscreen
babywipes, shampoo
razers
ipod speakers
I can live without most of these, but I would love any of them. That's all for now! I am starting to miss most of you.
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I am not sure that my comments are actually taking place.Let me know if you are receiving them. I love you.
Grandma Ingemanson
I will try to send you some of the things that you requested in cooperation with your Mom. I hope that they arrive there safely.
Speaking of safely - stay that way!!
Grandma Ingemanson
Starting to miss MOST of us, huh? LOL What's that supposed to mean? =)
We'll work to get you most of the items on your list. Have fun! Tim
Caroline I tried to phone you on Sunday, but got a sort of busy signal. I tried repeatedly but it wouldn't work. Just wanted you to know that I tried. I will try again this weekend. Tim and I have your list and will be boxing up stuff and sending it this Friday. We miss you. love mom.
caroline - Laura wants to know why you want earrings if you gave all of yours to her? Let me know what kind you want, otherwise your care package is ready to ship. Love you MOM
where do I send my package?
Stephanie - we have sent Caroline a care package with almost everything she asked for except the ipod speakers. The peace corp advised that much mail is stolen so we just sent essentials. If you wish to send more the address is: Caroline Nelson, PCV
c/o Country Director
B.P. 85
Bamako, Mali, W. Africa
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