Monday, July 25, 2011
Apparently I can make Crepes
So tonight the sitemates and I got together to make crepes. None of us really knowing how to do so but figuring between the three of us we can make something edible. After following a relatively simple recipe from our PC cookbook and adding some slight modifications; dinner was a success. I eventually was able to make the crepes the actual size of the pan and then we cooked up some tomatoes, onions, garlic, peppers and a sprinkle of basil to fill up our tiny pancakes with. Oh and don't forget some salty, dried out cheese. They turned out pretty good and I have to say I'm pretty pleased with myself (as I was the main one behind the frying pan; although shout out to Betty and Kata who prepared the ingredients!) We meant to take a picture of our delish creation but we were so hungry we forgot. Anywho, I think this means I should try to cook more. I always enjoy doing it but I'm going to be honest and say a lot of the time I'm too lazy. So starting this week, I'm hopefully turning over a new leaf and will try to cook one new thing a week. Maybe since I've posted on my blog I will be more driven to complete this mission. So look for a new recipe creation coming your way from my kitchen... Once I buy a tank of gas so I can use my stove... alright one step at a time.
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Sorry, Sorry
Well, it's been a while since my last update and a lot has happened. Let's hit the highlights.
-The projects were finished in the end of May. It was awesome. We had another ceremony and it is just so exciting to see running water. YAY. One of our schools said multiple times how thankful they were for the project because we were able to help so many people. Pictures to follow of the final project. Betty and I both forgot our cameras on inauguration day. I can assure you that both school projects are complete and up and running.
- My sailing trip to Belize was amazing. My good friend Sara from Camp Cheerio came down and we sailed from Rio Dulce, Guatemala to Belize islands. We saw dolphins, sting rays, a lobster, lots of fish and the 2nd largest barrier reef. It was so wonderfully relaxing. Complete with sunburn, new friends, and a grand case of land-sickness. I was worried that I would get sea sick, thankfully no but those first two days back on solid ground were a little difficult.
-I have gotten my haircut twice by a new friend in town for 20 quetzales. That's like 2.50 USD. It's pretty great. Hugo, knows what's up. I was a little nervous the first time but my hair really needed a shape up so I figured he couldn't make it worse and I was right. I'm pretty sure I'll be visiting him on the regular until I COS.
-About two weeks ago we had our All Volunteer Conference and July 4th party. It was fun. I was on the planning committee which was a little more stressful than fun but it seems that everyone had a good time. Face-painting and tons of food, it was a very patriotic weekend.
-We are getting a new sitemate to help us with the HS program here. She just swore-in in March and will be coming to work with us for the rest of the year. Her COS date is in 2013, so our hope is that the transition from when Betty and I leave will now be pretty much none-existent because Kata will have worked with us and will be here until 2013. The thought is she will get one partner next march from the new group of volunteers.
-The projects were finished in the end of May. It was awesome. We had another ceremony and it is just so exciting to see running water. YAY. One of our schools said multiple times how thankful they were for the project because we were able to help so many people. Pictures to follow of the final project. Betty and I both forgot our cameras on inauguration day. I can assure you that both school projects are complete and up and running.
- My sailing trip to Belize was amazing. My good friend Sara from Camp Cheerio came down and we sailed from Rio Dulce, Guatemala to Belize islands. We saw dolphins, sting rays, a lobster, lots of fish and the 2nd largest barrier reef. It was so wonderfully relaxing. Complete with sunburn, new friends, and a grand case of land-sickness. I was worried that I would get sea sick, thankfully no but those first two days back on solid ground were a little difficult.
-I have gotten my haircut twice by a new friend in town for 20 quetzales. That's like 2.50 USD. It's pretty great. Hugo, knows what's up. I was a little nervous the first time but my hair really needed a shape up so I figured he couldn't make it worse and I was right. I'm pretty sure I'll be visiting him on the regular until I COS.
-About two weeks ago we had our All Volunteer Conference and July 4th party. It was fun. I was on the planning committee which was a little more stressful than fun but it seems that everyone had a good time. Face-painting and tons of food, it was a very patriotic weekend.
-We are getting a new sitemate to help us with the HS program here. She just swore-in in March and will be coming to work with us for the rest of the year. Her COS date is in 2013, so our hope is that the transition from when Betty and I leave will now be pretty much none-existent because Kata will have worked with us and will be here until 2013. The thought is she will get one partner next march from the new group of volunteers.
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