9 August 2009
This weekend didn’t go as I had planned. I ended up not heading to Motupe or the walk of 14 crosses in Chiclayo bc the car of my artisans broke-down. Therefore, right now I’m just hanging out and reading. I did get some work down of little things that I have been putting off. And now that they are done, I actually have nothing to do. Though not having anything to do really urks me, I know that this week I’ll be busy again with work and organizing the taller via 5S’s. Also I have to present my cronograma for the 2 computer classes I’m going to start in September to the NGO who pays for the room we use for the class. I’ll be doing the basic class again as well as starting up an intermediate class 2x a week, which will help the artisans learn how to send formal emails to clients and also how to create brochures and catalogues. Should be interesting considering I just learned how to do it and I’m not that good at it.
Fri night I we all went out and danced after having drinks and taps with the ambassador. It was a really cool experience and I got to sit next to him! We got to speak with him about the relationship between the States and Peru, as well as, Peru’s internal development issues and about basic world news, that we volunteers are probably in the dark about. He also had some great advice and ideas for after PC work.
Saturday was nice, I laid around and watched tv all day in the hotel and then I went to the bus station to say good bye to Karrie and the new girl Kerry. Kerry will be back in about 3 weeks. I just have to keep myself busy for the next 3 weeks, which should prove to be hard.
I can’t believe that a month ago I was home in the states. I feel like it never happened, like it was a whirlwind. I’m planning on heading home for Christmas, which will no doubt be a blast, but could be more of a cyclone than the last visit, because I’m planning on only coming home for 6 days. Flights are really expensive too, if anyone enjoys looking for flights help me out and search for a non-stop below 500. Thanks!
This week will be easy I think and then this weekend I’m invited to attend a wedding in Piura with another volunteer. That should be good and my artisans want to re-try for this trip to Chiclayo. Maybe I’ll convince them to go on Friday instead of Saturday so I can have a day to rest before the wedding. Other than that there is nothing going on.
PS if anyone wants any straw products made for them, basket sets, purses, jewelry, hats, Christmas decorations, please let me know what you would like so I can bring home things people want during Christmas. REMEMBER they make REALLY cheap/unique gifts! I’m finishing a Christmas catalogue and when I do ill post it online for you all to see. Also, check out the blog that has a bunch of fotos of our products. It is not finished, so bare with me.
Nariwalac.blogspot.com
Un besito,
Elizabeth