Yes!

September 5, 2006 – 2:21 PM – All set

I promised myself that I wouldn’t post anything else until I was completely set. Well, it took awhile, but that’s finally happened. I have my contract and my house and I’m ready to roll.

My house (yes house, not apartment) is a quaint little one story cottage-like structure. I have a living room, kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom. Some of the house is renovated, i.e. new furniture and fridge and tile, but even the parts that are not are in pretty good condition. I’ve already moved in my TV and hooked up my PS2 to it. My nights in the house, both of them, have been spent curling up to some quality West Wing, of which I brought five seasons. I also have a nice little fenced-in yard with some coconut and banana trees.

Work is going very well. I only have two classes this year, both senior government, due to the counseling load. However, I’m now in charge of advising the student body government since the previous advisor has gone MIA. After school I’ll be teaching two English classes at Upward Bound to give myself a little extra income.

I spent this past weekend on Eneko, an outer island in the Majuro atoll. It was calming and pleasant, except that there was a bit more rain than I would’ve liked. Nevertheless, it felt good to get in the ocean again, snorkel, etc.

This year will be very different from last. I’m living by myself so I don’t have the social safety net of six roommates. Two of my host sisters are also gone, both to the States. Moreover, I’m no longer a volunteer teacher so I’m no longer included in that network. The independence and the flexibility is definitely nice, but I’m going to have to work a little harder if I want to see people on a regular basis.

The cable company wired my house last week, but I’m still waiting on the phone company to do the same. After that happens posts should be more frequent (I’m aiming for twice a month, really I am). Until then, I’m stuck commuting to and from the internet café to do this kind of thing. When I get a chance I’ll upload some pictures of my house and what not.

That’s it for now, hope everyone’s doing well.