The Streets Don't Change, but Maybe the Name

A long time has passed since I've written a post, almost 4 months. For the first month of this break I was back in the first world. I had a good time there, I didn't have a big culture shock or readjustment trouble. In fact, I fit right back in like I never left. I had built up America so much in my year away that when I finally got there I remembered, "oh ya, this is the way I lived before." then I simply got on with my vacation and had a many good times. Then I came back to Cameroon and it wasn't too difficult to readjust here either.

I think it would be best to just call the other months I didn't post "the mysterious summer of 09'". I say that because, truly, it was an uneventful period of time and I would like you to think something important was accompolished. Now, I have one week before school starts back up. I'll be teaching some classes at the high school and then some others at the school that trains future primary school teachers (L'eniege in French, there's no easy word that translates directly to English...or I'm just not aware of it).

I'm looking forward to starting back to work. I think the Eniege is going to be a better place to work (even though it still puts on an air of a one way street admin). I'll still have to put up with the kids this year too, but I feel better equipped to handle them. I'll be working this week to prepare for the school year. Preparing is a priority this year, let's hope it stays that way.

The dog is doing well, although he misses his friend Honey. He's grown a lot, I don't think he's full grown yet, but pretty close. I think he weighs somewhere between 35 to 40lbs, could be more though. He was so excited to see me after a month that he couldn't help but pee on my leg a little when I got back.

I know that this isn't the most informative or well written post, but it was just hard to figure out where to start. I shouldn't have taken such a long hiatus. With 9 months left to go, I don't think I'll be taking too much time off the blog work. Also, if there is anyone with thoughts to come to Cameroon and hang out with me, I'd recommend getting in contact with me asap. However, I'll understand if you had thoughts about coming and then didn't act on them, this is not the ideal vaca spot.

All the best!