It's Been a While

I figured I would drop a line updating things over here since I haven't in a little while. Honestly, there isn't a whole lot happening over here in Western Kenya. We are all heading to Nairobi on September 12 for 2 weeks of In-Service Training, and really until we get back from that there isn't a whole lot we can do. Right now we're all still meeting people and getting comfortable with our areas, and there is a lot of information gathering for the Community Needs Assessment we all have to write and turn in at the end of IST. The new Constitution was signed and implemented this past weekend, marking a significant moment in Kenyan history. A bit of controversy arose with President Bashir of Sudan came to the ceremony (among other world leaders). The ICC and UN have chastised the Kenyan government for hosting an individual wanted by the Hague. There haven't been any violent outbreaks as a result of any of this, and hopefully things stay calm. Other than, as I already mentioned, there isn't a whole lot going on. I've read the few books I have here (i'm eagerly awaiting the Kindle that Amie will bring with her) and I watched the entire first season of Friday Night Lights in 1.25 days, which was alarming (but awesome, what a great show). I have little doubt that two weeks in Nairobi with friends after a month of relative isolation will produce some good stories, so I'll update the blog more frequently in the future. Take it easy.