... because of the heat

If I had to guess, I would say (with no reasoning or logic) the rain with come (and the heat will break) end of June. It doesn't really matter, though, because until whenever the rain comes (expected between mid-June and mid-July) it looks like it's going to be hot with sandstorms. Oh well, it's what's to be expected of Africa.

I had my 4th class today with the middle schoolers. We were supposed to be doing cost calculations and accounting but ended up stopped after costing because some students had a make-up class to attend (here that means their teacher didn't show up one day so they have to come back in and make it up). I explained direct and indirect costs then we brainstormed direct and indirect costs for each of the groups "businesses" and finally I went through a calculation. After having them go through it with me and asking if there were any questions, I asked each group to pick one product or service and cost it. As they worked I went from group to group answering questions. I feel like the students are finally getting comfortable asking my questions because I had a lot to answer today. As I was moving from one to another I squeezed past a desk... and heard something rip. I looked down to notice a HUGE rip in the thigh of my pants. Now... these aren't just any pants, they're the pants that make up my "peace corps uniform." Everyone seems to have a pair of khaki capris that, when paired with sandals and a stretched out t-shirt, are the essentials for any volunteer. Here I was with about 45 minutes left in class and a HUGE rip in my pants. I couldn't help but see the hilarity of the situation and laughed it off (then kept laughing periodically every time I thought about how ridiculous I looked). Eventually the class ended and I walked home with my bag covering the hole. Matar was able to patch them up nicely and, as Alyssa pointed out, the sewing makes them slightly more intense.

The rest of my day was power cuts and hot, sandy wind. Though I did have a salad (lettuce with balsamic vinegar and greek seasoning) for lunch today (my own choosing, my hfam at rice like normal). Tomorrow I'm finally starting this mural (just painting the background)!

KO