First Impressions

One instruction we keep receiving is “bathe at least once a day”…..not the idea most people have of Africa, but certainly an easy command to follow for the girl who dislikes dirt under her nails for too long, or dirty feet in bed. J

The home where I am staying is extremely nice! The program prepared us with two sets of sheets and towels and washcloths and mosquito nets and toilet paper. Of that list, I am only using their washcloth! Mama Joyce had everything else covered. I have my own bathroom….and shower, the kind that are over a tub. Heck, I could take a bath if I wanted! I’m not even using shower shoes! Who knew I would be in Africa with a better looking bathroom set up than what I have in my own room at home? (however, the electricity goes out often, which i expected and my shower did not work the past two nights, so it is not exactly like America. lol) …..So, I am living in a very lovely home with a pastor and his wife, who have daughters all older than me! I am the baby for the first time in my life! (Currently, Im uncertain if one daughter is actually a house maid or something....she doesnt sleep in the house i dont think. so im confused!) Hannah is the next youngest, and she is great. She has a boyfriend who lives in Kampala, who came to visit her this afternoon. He also seems great; before we dropped him off, he told me I was allowed to kidnap the baby next door any time I wanted. J Then we took him to the place in Mukono where he could catch a bus back to Kampala. I think they both work for some sort of NGO. …My room has a tile floor, and is big enough for two—there are two full size beds and still plenty of space for a place to iron clothing and a full length mirror! :) They wont let me help much yet with chores either; keep telling me Im still new. Also, I came to realize that my mom works in something like a Christian bookstore not far from campus. and my dad has three titles in front of his name "Rev. Canon Dr. John Kateeba"....and he works on the campus, i think with relationships with other universities or something. idk. he also preaches sometimes. At any rate, i can get a ride to school if i dont have to be here too early! I'm spoiled, even in Uganda! :)

Supper is around 7 or 8 in my house, which is early for Ugandan families. After supper, we have family devotions, which consists of prayer and reading Scripture from "Our Daily Bread" devotional. it is very nice :)

Ugandans walk so slowly compared to Americans, and I walk fast compared to the average American! So, maybe I'll be slower when i come home? We shall see.

Alright, that's all for now. I should go to tea in the dining hall. Yes, we have a break for tea at 10 am! (you do not have to go.) I might find the man named Samson, who likes to talk about politics....reminds me of someone i know in the States.....;)