I really like it here, i actually kind of love it here. My life feels very removed from the US. I don't think of it much. I think of the people I miss, the people I love there. I'm learning more about the people I care about who continue to be on my mind. In some ways, i'm relieved to not have to think about issues that hurt or stress me at home. it is hard for problems to follow you 10,000 miles across the ocean.
Yesterday we took motorcycles through the city to Kisozi to the National Genocide Memorial musuem. It was hard to read and see footage of the atrocities. However, it is important to respect the hardships of the countries past in order to respectfully contribute to building a future for them. I am appreciative of every Rwandan who takes the time to speak with me about their experiences. I will never forget their faces as the relive their stories to me.
Debra was in town this weekend from Ngara, Tanzania. We were excited to see her and we lavished her arrival with extravagant meals and moto rides. We even made french crepes with bananas for breakfast yesterday.
In four days I will leave for Safari. I'm unsure if I've ever been so excited.
Before I depart, many things must get done. Monday is the first dry run of linkage analysis on samples. I also must write a proposal to the ethics committee of Rwanda for access to other blood samples on the premises that have restricted access. Tuesday I will learn a new lab technique: PBMC extraction (Peripheral blood mononuclear cell extraction) which is a part of ELISPOT immunological testing. Wednesday I will administer a training to several people. We will also observe Ajanta's birthday on Wednesday. I will pack up my trekking pack and leavev for safari on Thursday!
Hopefully the prop planes and the rhino's won't interrupt our plans. I'll share more stories when I return.
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and that we haven't been able to speak to each other since I arrived in FSM, but I feel like I'm going to miss you even more just knowing that you won't be posting or emailing while you're out in that Jeep! Have so much fun and keep your arms in the vehicle.
xoxoxoxoxox
I'm so proud of you! It sounds like you are having a blast and that your personality and talents are shining. Hope you and your mother have a great time on your safari. Love ya, Kate (Canterbury...not the Johns Hopkins one).
How was the Safari?! Wow, what an amazing experience you are having. I am so amazed at what you are doing and getting to do.
hi em, I love reading your blogs. They are amazing. You can tell how the country has affected you, your writing becomes more and more introspective and still. I know its hard there but you will be back before you know it and everyone will be the same, you my dear will be de-americanized. I love you oodles and oodles. xoxox- hawaii forever- alexis
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