A Package and A Hair Appointment

Two night ago I ran into the post office guy on the street and he told me that I had something at the post office, so the next morning I stopped by. A family friend had sent me an amazing box full of stuff great stuff, including stuff for the preschoolers. She works with preschoolers, as well, and had sent me an email with advice that really helped. Now she's armed me with tools, including 4,000 stickers! Thank you Camilla!

In other news, the hot season is here and looks like it's staying. Because of this, everyone's kind of lounging around. I spent part of this morning hanging out in Matar's shop watching him sew (he's so fast)! On my way home, I ran into two hfsisters on their way to the market and decided to accompany them. Miriam was getting her hair done (relaxed, I think?) so we all hung out. The hair-guy was... interesting. He had music blaring and was rocking a cut off white undershirt tank top that was on backwards, not to mention a studded belt and jeans. We were there for a while because there were some people in front of Miriam in line. In the mean time the guy talked to me in English, "You're American?" "Yes." "Do you like to go out?" "No." "never?" "Never." "Do you want to go out tomorrow?" "I can't."
He also asked Ndaiye (who was wearing a red-cross shirt) if she was Red Cross. She said no, and then he asked her if he took off his clothes if she could give him a shot. Creeper.

Nothing too much is going on the rest of the day, I'm filling out some paperwork for Peace Corps and staying in the shade as much as possible.

OH! Also, the new stage is here. The best way I've heard it is Peace Corps is like high school/college: you're a freshman, then sophomore, then junior, and finally senior. Right now my stage has moved on from the "freshman" to the "sophomore" part! Also, today's our 7 month Africaversary.

Now it's just time for constant hydration and avoiding the sun!
KO