Friends of the World, Skype me!

Hello All!
Here is just one more way you get intouch with me! I have recently set up a Skype account and it works pretty well. There is just a slight delay, but its still wonderful to hear your voice! My account name is “lnictaylor”; so if you are a Skype user look for me, if [...]

Tiny’s Engagement

Sunday I got to attend church for the first time here in GaMaja, and boy was it fun! One of the very first people I met when moving to GaMaja is a gal named, Tiny. She is as her name describes, a very petite woman, about 24, who has been a wonderful friend to me. [...]

Observations: Grade 1 and Life.

So I have been trying to observe teachers this week, and having a hard time. Sometimes I am discouraged about how the educational system seems to be failing, but there are some great teachers out there who really do want to improve! But just to give ya an idea of what I am working with, [...]

Things I Have Learned

Well just this past Sunday, Oct. 12, marked being in SA for three months and being at site for one month. (Yay! Go SA18!) Starting at the first month mark I decided to write down everything I had learned that month, it seemed like a good way to reflect on how much I had accomplished [...]

The Invasion of the KleKle

The Invasion of the KleKle
 
            For the first time in more than a decade GaMaja is hosting an annual Girls’ Initiation School. For two weeks girls (ages about 10-16, maybe) from the surrounding village have come to stay in GaMaja to learn traditional songs, dances and customs. There must be almost 100 girls participating [...]