Lifestyles of the Rich and Not So Famous

I've been in Chipata for a week now and I've been living in luxary....hot showers, dvd's, good food, red wine, and Danish beer but it's about to end. I will be moving to M'thumba on Thursday. This will be my home for the next two years and I'm a little anxious right now. I've been told by a couple people that when they are dropped off and the Land Cruiser pulls away, it is a life defining moment. I'm ready for it!

I've spent the last week shopping for everything I think I will need for my hut. I will move in w/out furniture but I hope to get it made w/in the first month at site. The bed might take longer though...some people wait 5 months for their bed :( Not a big deal though, b/c I have a mattress and that's all I really need. Eastern Prov. has 11 new PCV's and it's nearly impossible to post more than 2 people in one day so we just hang out in our little American haven.

Swearing in was a week ago yesterday and it was awesome. I took an oath to defend our country against all enemies foreign and domestic and needless to say it was powerful and made me proud to be an American in Zambia. My whole training class was together for several days and we had a great time and I have a lot of great pics to prove it!

I've been running everyday for the past 4 days and I haven't felt this good in months (although I've had stomach problems for a week). Today is Tuesday and at the Y that means....hills! So I coerced my running partner, Micah, into doing 4 hill repeats this morning up a small mountain that overlooks Chipata! Micah is a climber but she's a great runner and it's been fun. My first solo run in the village will be in honor of Jennie!

I will probably post again in a few weeks and I'm sure I will have many stories about my new house and my new kitten! Take care!