Life here is...slow. FOr the most part things are ok. I've been helping my disorganized organization get ready for their youth leadership conference next week. It's a bit trying at times, but I just try to keep smiling and know that I actually really am doing something. After the conference is done and the reports are written, I'll go visit Douala for a week or two. Hopefully Shana, a girl who is currently studying with the program, will also be able to come for the weekend. Zhen I come back, I'll help them organize for a youthexchange program with European youths, and I'll start volunteering at an orphanage. I'm REALLY excited for that.

Speaking of Shana, she and I had a chance to visit the other day. It was so nice to speak American English and show her a bit of what I know of Yaounde. I aso had a chance to visit her host family. She also lives with Laura, and they are in the same house that Maggie was in last year. It's HUGE!!! Such a nice place.

I also had a chance to visit with a guy named Rich that is working at the American Embassy. He was here with the Peace Corps, found a girl, so he's staying for a little while to see how things will turn out. I actually went to school with his sister, so that's how we met up. It was nice to spend the evening with them.

Other than that...nothing too exciting to report other than the numerous marriage proposals from obnoxious drivers. But I'm happy to be here and can't wait for the kids!!!!