Monday, October 3, 2011


So I had an AWESOME day today! It started out a bit frustrating though.  On Wednesday I went into the office where my supervisor told me that JOYWO was putting on an HIV mobil testing clinic next week. I had already made plans to visit another volunteer to help out with a project. It's annoying that Kenyans don't like to plan ahead, for anything. So anyway I was able to help today. It was supposed to start at 9 am.  The truck with the tent didn't show up until 10, it took over an hour to set up and start to get the inside ready. We ran out of fabric to separate the tent into small rooms. It was just one thing after another. Finally when everything was ready oh around 11.  My original job was to teach about HIV/AIDS while people waited to get tested. Well first off people kept badgering me about getting free t shirts. I literally said " where does it say free shirts?! It's free testing! Do I look like the free shirt lady!?" Anyway when I went to teach, people were acting rude and asking stupid questions and being way inappropriate.  After the first group I was burnt out!  My counter part and I decided we would do the testing. Well as a Peace Corps Volunteer, I am not supposed to come into contact with body fluids. So she did the pricking and I did the counseling. It worked great! I felt that I was getting through to people more, one on one than in that huge group. 
After lunch my APCD (aka boss) from peace corps stopped by for a check up. I knew this ahead of time, but boy did he pick a good day! Anyway that went great as well! He met with me and my supervisor. He said he is very impressed at how much I have already done in a month, and to keep up the good work! I know the I'm doing good things, but it feels good to hear it from my superior. So all in all GREAT DAY!

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