/ˈnju:kΛmə/ n. 1 one who has recently come to a community; a recent arrival. 2 a new participant in some activity; a neophyte.
Just a quick one this week …
Firstly, I should apologise for some of my disparaging remarks about our mobile phone service provider, and our inability to get dial tones most of the time. There was an article in the paper the other day quoting the CEO of the network. In it, he said there is no problem with the network at all … Rather the problems stem from “consumer behaviour”. Apparently, if we all stopped trying to use our mobile phones during the peak periods (generally evening times on weekdays) there would be no problems in getting through. Makes sense to me: If you don’t try to call, you won’t have to worry about being cut off! So anyway … I did want to offer my sincere apologies for my comments which made it seem like there was some problem with the network, when in fact it was our fault all along.
I got a package sent to me from home, which was nice. There were some photos, and a couple of books … some comforting things from Australia.
Yesterday, I spoke to our In-Country Manager, Jennie. We haven’t seen her for about a month. The first thing she said to me was, “You’ve lost weight, man.” I wouldn’t really know, because we don’t have scales. I guess it may have something to do with the fact that I walk an hour to work every day, and then an hour home again. Either that, or I haven’t been eating well, but I don’t think this is the case … I haven’t really been doing anything differently. Heavy-based starchy type foods like cassava and rice are in abundance here, so, it’s a bit of a mystery.
Our newest housemate, Kathryn, arrived on the weekend, and has spent the last two days settling in and getting herself oriented. We went for a walk into town yesterday, and showed her ’round. I’ll have to take a photo of the four of us and post it on here, so you can see the complete team.
Last of all, here is a photo of the “Opening Ceremony” at our mini-Olympics at school the other day. If you click on it, I think it should come up with a bigger version. The kids are so cute!
Just a quick one this week …
Firstly, I should apologise for some of my disparaging remarks about our mobile phone service provider, and our inability to get dial tones most of the time. There was an article in the paper the other day quoting the CEO of the network. In it, he said there is no problem with the network at all … Rather the problems stem from “consumer behaviour”. Apparently, if we all stopped trying to use our mobile phones during the peak periods (generally evening times on weekdays) there would be no problems in getting through. Makes sense to me: If you don’t try to call, you won’t have to worry about being cut off! So anyway … I did want to offer my sincere apologies for my comments which made it seem like there was some problem with the network, when in fact it was our fault all along.
I got a package sent to me from home, which was nice. There were some photos, and a couple of books … some comforting things from Australia.
Yesterday, I spoke to our In-Country Manager, Jennie. We haven’t seen her for about a month. The first thing she said to me was, “You’ve lost weight, man.” I wouldn’t really know, because we don’t have scales. I guess it may have something to do with the fact that I walk an hour to work every day, and then an hour home again. Either that, or I haven’t been eating well, but I don’t think this is the case … I haven’t really been doing anything differently. Heavy-based starchy type foods like cassava and rice are in abundance here, so, it’s a bit of a mystery.
Our newest housemate, Kathryn, arrived on the weekend, and has spent the last two days settling in and getting herself oriented. We went for a walk into town yesterday, and showed her ’round. I’ll have to take a photo of the four of us and post it on here, so you can see the complete team.
Last of all, here is a photo of the “Opening Ceremony” at our mini-Olympics at school the other day. If you click on it, I think it should come up with a bigger version. The kids are so cute!
Cheers,
Andy
Hey my friend!
ReplyDeleteMate keep up the good work, i am sure you have lost weight! Man 2 hours of walking a day should help get rid of a few kilos for anyone!
Hope you are enjoying it, what a great opportunity. I like the way you have been starting up each blog with a word and its definition, cool!
Gotta go, so soak up the stories, they will make good sermon illustrations one day!
Peace
PS don't each too much tin beef and noodles! :}