Language, language and...oh yeah, language!

Alright, I have found my way back to the internet and can properly update you all on what’s been happening ( :
A couple of weeks ago, I visited a current Peace Corp Volunteer and was able to stay with her for a few days. The purpose of this trip was to see how a volunteer lived, worked, and what they did day to day. I’m really glad we had the opportunity to do this. The trainers and other PCV’s have been explaining to us different things to expect and trying to paint a picture of what we could expect at our site. Visiting a volunteer, seeing them cook, work, clean and fend for themselves really helped me more in imagining life after training. I had a lot of fun and was introduced to a new TV show that I absolutely love. Some of you may have heard of it: Ugly Betty. If you have a chance, the show is hilarious.
This past week was all about language. On Thursday, we had a stimulation day, where I had to speak Dhopadhola for two and a half hours. Then, yesterday, I had a mock Language Proficiency Interview (LPI). Therefore, we had 2-4 hours of language everyday (!!). Now, I’m not saying that I don’t enjoy learning or don’t like the language. I just want to point out that, after ~twenty minutes of one subject, your brain automatically shuts off and begins to wonder. It’s true! I would go so far as so say that it’s even a scientific fact. So, you can imagine the state of my brain after 4 hours…
On Monday, I am going to a secondary school, where I’ll be teaching. I’m not sure which subject, or even how many classes, but I’m told we are going to be expected and that a lesson plan will be waiting. I’ve taught in the secondary schools before (ok, only once and that was a couple of weeks ago) and the students are very respectful. I don’t forsee any problems and am excited to get in front of the class again.
Right now, I am visiting Kampala, where I have just had the best meal ever, which will take at least 24 hours to digest. I am going to see a soccer game between Uganda and Malawi now, so I need to scoot. TTFN!!
~Rachael