I have very few compelling stories to tell today, so I’ll just share a few little ones.
First—Valentine’s Day. Perhaps to many American’s surprise, Valentines Day is very seriously celebrated here in South Africa! Wednesday morning we went to our service sites (I went to St. Mary’s school, where I will be working!! So excited to start tomorrow!) and EVERYONE, students and teachers, were dressed up for the holiday, at all three schools we visited. At first I was confused, everyone was wearing red, white, and pink. I knew they usually had uniforms but I didn’t put it together right away. Finally, a teacher jokingly reprimanded the three of us volunteers for not being dressed festively in red, and I couldn’t believe I didn’t think of it either! I don’t think I expected it to be such a big deal; I was wearing a white top and blue and white striped pants…nothing remotely close to Valentines Day attire. Oh well…there’s always next year to dress up, and my roommates and I did celebrate last night with a bottle of wine each, LOTS of chocolate, all while watching Baby Mama.
Today—gecko in my bed! While I was making my this afternoon, I noticed something teeny tiny on my pillow that looked like it could be a lizard but it was so small and completely black that it almost looked fake. But then it scurried across my bed and I was sure it was a gecko, and as cute and little as it was, I threw my bedding and ran out of the room. David, our awesome landlord who happened to be at the house at the time, and also who happens to be a longhaired tree hugging hippie type, got the little guy and put him outside. While I agree with David that the gecko is a “beautiful” creature, it still freaks me out a little that he was in my bed. Certainly hope that doesn’t hurt my ability to sleep tonight, because I’ve been doing pretty great!
Sorry I don’t have much to say today, hopefully after I work at my service site tomorrow I will have lots to share. I have been meaning to add that I welcome any topic requests or questions about South Africa! I've been missing home so I love hearing from everyone!
Have a great Wednesday!! =]
Hi Molly: Love the story about the gecko?? I knew you would come across one eventually. That is the one thing I did not like about Africa. It was great to skype with you. Sounds like you enjoyed your Valentine's Day. Miss you a whole lot!! Love you! Mom
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