Actually, it is more like one day since technically, I leave Kisumu tomorrow.
In the last two weeks, I have been taking stock of what I have collected so far in terms of data needed to write some papers. Who knows if I will have to come back at this point, I have to connect with the Committee.
I have also had a few interviews that I set up by phone and an interesting trend has emerged. Apparently, I sound like a "Mzungu" which in Kiswahilli means a Caucasian. What? Hmm.
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Sunday, February 3, 2013
Soulmates
One thing Kenyans appear not shy about asking is you marital status. Good thing "Love is only a phone call away". The Daily Nation, one of the local newspapers runs adds for singles in the Saturday paper in a column called "Soulmates". Here are a few of the gems for your reading pleasure.
Bachelor Number 1: Can someone tell me what medium size means?
I’M HARRY, 22 YEARS OLD, OF MEDIUM SIZE and chocolate complexioned. I’m romantic, charming and with a heart of a lamb. I’m looking for a financially stable woman, whether an American or an African (soulmate) who will love me back. She should be living in Nairobi or its outskirts. Age or race not an issue. If interested, please call 0729-7XXXX9 or e-mail XXXX@yahoo.com.
Bachelor Number 2: I don't think things bode well for this guy.
I’M COLLINS, 37, A CIVIL SERVANT WORKING AND living in Western Kenya. I’m looking for a woman who seriously wants to settle down in marriage, with or without children. Age: between 30 and 40. No jokes. No flashing. No SMS. Just call 0726-2XXXX8. Note: I’m not financially stable.
Bachelor Number 3...and Number 4:
MARCUS AND LEON, AGED 35 and 45 respectively, are looking for mature, adventurous princesses of any age above 35. If you want a discreet, fun-filled romantic time with no strings attached. Please call 0712-2XXXX1 and share your fun-tasy.
Bachelor Number 1: Can someone tell me what medium size means?
I’M HARRY, 22 YEARS OLD, OF MEDIUM SIZE and chocolate complexioned. I’m romantic, charming and with a heart of a lamb. I’m looking for a financially stable woman, whether an American or an African (soulmate) who will love me back. She should be living in Nairobi or its outskirts. Age or race not an issue. If interested, please call 0729-7XXXX9 or e-mail XXXX@yahoo.com.
Bachelor Number 2: I don't think things bode well for this guy.
I’M COLLINS, 37, A CIVIL SERVANT WORKING AND living in Western Kenya. I’m looking for a woman who seriously wants to settle down in marriage, with or without children. Age: between 30 and 40. No jokes. No flashing. No SMS. Just call 0726-2XXXX8. Note: I’m not financially stable.
Bachelor Number 3...and Number 4:
MARCUS AND LEON, AGED 35 and 45 respectively, are looking for mature, adventurous princesses of any age above 35. If you want a discreet, fun-filled romantic time with no strings attached. Please call 0712-2XXXX1 and share your fun-tasy.
Saturday, February 2, 2013
21 Days.....
Sounds like a zombie movie....Wait a minute, that was 28 Days. Ah well, I have 21 days left until I am on a plane back to Minnesota.
The final week of the internship was of course, the most frantic time. I found a funding opportunity that I had to repsond to so in between doing the work I was supposed to be doing, I was writing education (to finish this millenium) and career (to get a job) goals, tracking down letters of recommendation, and dusting the old resume off. Kudos to my advisor extraordinaire who managed to get me a letter in record time given that she was in India. Kudos are also due to the other recommender, Dean Current, another Committee member. He too managed to get me a letter in time despite the fact that he was recovering from jet lag.
I definitely have a lot to do before I head back. There are (still) surveys to be launched, one more case-study organization to find, a visit to a good friend in Uganda, and a partridge in a pear tree,
The final week of the internship was of course, the most frantic time. I found a funding opportunity that I had to repsond to so in between doing the work I was supposed to be doing, I was writing education (to finish this millenium) and career (to get a job) goals, tracking down letters of recommendation, and dusting the old resume off. Kudos to my advisor extraordinaire who managed to get me a letter in record time given that she was in India. Kudos are also due to the other recommender, Dean Current, another Committee member. He too managed to get me a letter in time despite the fact that he was recovering from jet lag.
I definitely have a lot to do before I head back. There are (still) surveys to be launched, one more case-study organization to find, a visit to a good friend in Uganda, and a partridge in a pear tree,
Subscribe to:
Comments (Atom)