Allright guys so we are down to 43 days until I am on the ground in Kenya. So i've started thinking about how i'm going to connect to the kids (please feel free to comment ideas) and how I'm going to teach them. I feel like I won't have a problem connectin gto the msichana (swahili) but I wonder how I can get them to respect me.
I'm terrified for the child who is going to ask why do I need to learn this? Particularly if we ever discuss books thematicaly. Because honestly how often do we need to disect writing in our everyday life? How do I teach it as a practical skill?
The truth is being able to dissect writing is probably one of the most important and practical things we can learn as at it's core is communication- and what could possibly matter more? How do I explain to thwem that by learning whatever it is I'm trying to teach they make a connection to a world outside themselves and learn how to use the most powerful tool ever invented. Language.
I can barly stand the responsibility that will be placed on me as someone who holds the power of language. It creates everything; without we have no emotions, no relationships, no reality. It would be impossible for us to function as a species the way we do if it were not for language, and I am expected to pass that on somehow? How can anyone be in charge of something so awesome?
Jesus I'm terrified.
54 more days boys and girls.
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
1 Pair of Underwear?
Ok guys so since I will be in Kenya in exactly 54 days it is time I went shopping. Thus far I have bout $90 worth of wool socks, which buys less then you'd think, and one seemingly amazing pair of underwear. Their add is....
EXOFFICIO 17 countries. 6 weeks. One pair of underwear. (ok, maybe two.)
hmm. The claim is that this underwear is that 1 can wear 1 pair for a week at a time but still be frsh and clean because this underwear kills bacteria and wicks away moisture. It is also treated with insectshield to repel bugs for 70 washings, is lightweight, wicks moisture, protects from UVA and UVB rays, is water reistant, odor resistant,Stain resistant, Wrinkle resistant and quick drying. It is also supposed to dry in 2 hours without a dryer. hm.
If all this is true this underwear is a godsend as packing lightly is very important for any trip (pay attention those of you who want to study abroad).
SO I am going to go workout in these underwear and see if this is really true.
Exofficio also makes other clothing so i might just have found my new fav brand.
EXOFFICIO 17 countries. 6 weeks. One pair of underwear. (ok, maybe two.)
hmm. The claim is that this underwear is that 1 can wear 1 pair for a week at a time but still be frsh and clean because this underwear kills bacteria and wicks away moisture. It is also treated with insectshield to repel bugs for 70 washings, is lightweight, wicks moisture, protects from UVA and UVB rays, is water reistant, odor resistant,Stain resistant, Wrinkle resistant and quick drying. It is also supposed to dry in 2 hours without a dryer. hm.
If all this is true this underwear is a godsend as packing lightly is very important for any trip (pay attention those of you who want to study abroad).
SO I am going to go workout in these underwear and see if this is really true.
Exofficio also makes other clothing so i might just have found my new fav brand.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Where We Were Born
Today is exactly 60 days until I hit the ground running in Kenya. And do you know what I just realized?
where the fuck it is that I am going.
I am going to where we as a species stood up for the first time. To the place where fire was invented. To the very first place someone spoke the very first word.
We are the continuation of an unbroken history of evolution that boggles the mind. One forgets how far we've come.
It has only just dawned on me that I will walk where the first steps were ever taken.
I may be overly sentimental at these thoughts but doesn't it make you just want to revel in your ability to walk? To run?
I think about seeing the children in Kenya and I wonder if the know that they live in the dawn of an awesome history. How can I possibly teach them English when I will just want to run my hands through the dirt and cry out
STAND TALL FOR YOU ARE HUMAN.
Because truly is there anything more inspiring than that?
I wish everyone could come with me just to feel this feeling. Maybe it's because I'm historically inclined but it makes me feel taller and stronger to know that there is a physical manifestation of our history and that I will be able to see it. Am I making any sense?
The thought of looking over the rift valley and picturing what we were before, when we were mere whispers possibility makes me want to cry. It makes me feel like the opposite of small. As if I'm, we're, the epitome of history. All of us right now are what the world has worked this billion years towards and I sit in a state of gratitude for this.
I hope everyone can at one point feel strength the way I feel now.
I would just like to say that I love you all for reading this because I respect the opinion of everyone of my friends or acquaintances (particularly David as I've always admired your writing so the fact you read my blog makes me feel like I might not just be rambling here) and I already want all of you to come see me in Kenya.
Be proud boys and girls, for we are man.
On a less sentimental note I really do have to go shopping. I need my gps locator, my steri straw, my crazy geo boots, a whole new conservative wardrobe, and lots and lots of socks.
I'll update more soon.
BTW I found out my village is so small Google earth can't find it.
where the fuck it is that I am going.
I am going to where we as a species stood up for the first time. To the place where fire was invented. To the very first place someone spoke the very first word.
We are the continuation of an unbroken history of evolution that boggles the mind. One forgets how far we've come.
It has only just dawned on me that I will walk where the first steps were ever taken.
I may be overly sentimental at these thoughts but doesn't it make you just want to revel in your ability to walk? To run?
I think about seeing the children in Kenya and I wonder if the know that they live in the dawn of an awesome history. How can I possibly teach them English when I will just want to run my hands through the dirt and cry out
STAND TALL FOR YOU ARE HUMAN.
Because truly is there anything more inspiring than that?
I wish everyone could come with me just to feel this feeling. Maybe it's because I'm historically inclined but it makes me feel taller and stronger to know that there is a physical manifestation of our history and that I will be able to see it. Am I making any sense?
The thought of looking over the rift valley and picturing what we were before, when we were mere whispers possibility makes me want to cry. It makes me feel like the opposite of small. As if I'm, we're, the epitome of history. All of us right now are what the world has worked this billion years towards and I sit in a state of gratitude for this.
I hope everyone can at one point feel strength the way I feel now.
I would just like to say that I love you all for reading this because I respect the opinion of everyone of my friends or acquaintances (particularly David as I've always admired your writing so the fact you read my blog makes me feel like I might not just be rambling here) and I already want all of you to come see me in Kenya.
Be proud boys and girls, for we are man.
On a less sentimental note I really do have to go shopping. I need my gps locator, my steri straw, my crazy geo boots, a whole new conservative wardrobe, and lots and lots of socks.
I'll update more soon.
BTW I found out my village is so small Google earth can't find it.
Monday, March 1, 2010
New Updates for Kenya
Dear all,
Thanks and nice to hear from you sir.
Yes Kilusu is between Narok and bomet.
Kilusu is small village in mulot.
From Narok to mulot is about 50 km and from Mulot market to Kilusu is
about 2 km.
FROM JOMO KENYATTA AIRPORT WE WILL TRAVEL TO NAIROBI CITY CENTRE THEN
TRAVEL TO NAROKO TOWN THEN TO OLUTUNGA THEN TO NGORENGORE THEN TO
KAPKIMOLWA THEN MULOT THEN KILUSU.THEN ENTER MULOT CATHOLIC CHURCH PARISH.
Then next town after mulot is called LOKISA.
NB:Before we proceed to NAROKO TOWN THEN TO OLUTUNGA THEN TO NGORENGORE
THEN TO KAPKIMOLWA THEN MULOT THEN KILUSU.THEN ENTER MULOT CATHOLIC CHURCH
PARISH.we will first visit catholic diocese of Ngong to meet the
Development officer who is in charge of all the development activities
for the Catholics churches in Ngong and Rift valley province.
Just some randomn facts
Thanks and nice to hear from you sir.
Yes Kilusu is between Narok and bomet.
Kilusu is small village in mulot.
From Narok to mulot is about 50 km and from Mulot market to Kilusu is
about 2 km.
FROM JOMO KENYATTA AIRPORT WE WILL TRAVEL TO NAIROBI CITY CENTRE THEN
TRAVEL TO NAROKO TOWN THEN TO OLUTUNGA THEN TO NGORENGORE THEN TO
KAPKIMOLWA THEN MULOT THEN KILUSU.THEN ENTER MULOT CATHOLIC CHURCH PARISH.
Then next town after mulot is called LOKISA.
NB:Before we proceed to NAROKO TOWN THEN TO OLUTUNGA THEN TO NGORENGORE
THEN TO KAPKIMOLWA THEN MULOT THEN KILUSU.THEN ENTER MULOT CATHOLIC CHURCH
PARISH.we will first visit catholic diocese of Ngong to meet the
Development officer who is in charge of all the development activities
for the Catholics churches in Ngong and Rift valley province.
Just some randomn facts
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