Which means "a lack of writing"...sorry that I have not posted in almost 20 days! Oh the horror! Next week my roomie Mike is bringing me my brand new camera, since my old Sony died on me finally, so I will definately be more inclined to update! Pictures make posts so much more fun to read and it gives a visualization of my experiences as well.
This week I'm running all over hell's half acre trying to help the kids finish their business plans...which is quite a nightmare at times, but they are slowly understanding what I mean when I say "Your graph needs to add up to 100%, instead of 240%". Seeing the inability of these kids to do these simple charts scares me to death when I have to teach this to 300 public school kids! They are learning factoring in math class, yet don't know what the function of a pie chart is, OR how to even create one! I believe I started these kinds of graphs in the 3rd grade with Ms. Betts, we were 8/9 years old and knew how to make a graph. Ugh...another gliche in 3rd world education I guess. It will present an interesting challenge.
Next week on Tuesday the kids have their competition, about 150 of them are competing for 3 groups to go on to the regional competition in Ocotal (about 40 min. away from Somoto). We are having a "fair" where the judges and the public walk around to all of the tables and can buy the kids products and be judged. It's also a day of fun for them afterwards, as we are having some sports competitions, music competitions, brain-teaser competitions, etc. after the fair. It wasn't my idea to put these other activities in the day, but it was my counterpart's. Personally I think she is turning the whole thing into a dog and pony act...but a wise RPCV informed me that I should let her go with the flow as she will be the one to ultimately carry on the Empresa Creativa program. The kids also get lunch, certificates that I made for them, and a pat on the back I guess. Hopefully it will all run smoothly.
This weekend I'm headed to the beaches of Leon for some camping and relaxation after an already long work week. I'm going with Callie, my roomie and co-worker/co-Fabretto volunteer from Cusmapa, and her boyfriend and we're meeting up with her friends in Leon. It should be lots of fun and I have a little extra money for the end of the month which will be well spent! We get paid next week anyways, and my rent...well, let's just say my rent is less than $10 a month and then a small amount paid toward gas, water, and electricity. Not bad right? The only downside is having to share the house with Fabretto employees, both Nica and gringos coming in and out. But I'd rather spend less money now and go on awesome vacations later!
Hope all is well at home and please be excited for the following post full of pictures and stories of this weekend and next week.
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