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so this computer is quite different than what i am used to . different buttons everywhere - in advance i tell you this because i will not spend time correcting the spelling or punctuation bits _ so you enlish grammer snobs better just hang in there!

august 17 _ day 3_in antananarivo, madagascar;
write not in complete sentences because i am so frustrated at this internet connection; slow speed, and different keys i could spit, spit alot, all over carpet;

here we go;
i am so happy_ i was born to do this, be here, love this at this moment, i love the smell, the colors, the people, the food, the public transit, even the horrible gutter sewer pee rat smell i love, i love the vision valley school, i love the weather, i love the hills; the roads; my new home, my beautiful housemates (sarah, georgina, colleen)

this is community living _ eat together, work together, so much sharing (ideal for me _ i love sharing so much!)
apparently a lady comes once a week to clean the house and everybody pitches in to pay her _ i am SO THANKFUL for that!

vision valley church is held in the same as the school that i will be working in (classes begin next week _ wednesday) the church is very similar to the vineyard and saturday night church _ i could write so much about it but will save that for when i can go to joce,s and use their sweet internet connection and keyboard.

there has been a change in plans... they are still in need of a grade 4 teacher, and because that is a wee bit more essential than an art teacher - that is what i will be doing! i am so excited! if you are laughing just have a little faith i am sure there will be a great many challenges - but theyre just going to be some funny stories and great learning experiences in the end! i am so thankfu that i will be with one group of kids the whole time _ yay _ better chance to build relationships.

fruit and veggies are rediculous cheap _ all organic! woohoo!!!

i speak french everywhere - huge asset here!

it is much cleaner than i expected, not near as much visible extreme poverty as i expected

i feel very safe

i go to school tomorrow - and get to figure out just what i,ve gotten myself into!

i love babies and i want one _ there are some good looking rasta frenchmen here ; )

( that is kind of a joke for you dad... but you know that 50% of every joke is the truth!)

the house i live in is right in the city on a busy street among so many people _ i just love it so very very much

i went to the market yesturday with jocelyn and judah _ im going to learn malagasy with the girls from a lady at the school.

please do email or leave comments _ i will not respond until i have access to a better internet and compuiter;

i wish you all well, i hope you are full of joy _ i sure am!