An Admittedly Dry and Overdue Account of Recent Developments

It really is time to update what I've been up to. First of all, plans for Africa are progressing... and I won't tell you how, because you lot always jinx things for me! What I can tell you is that I won't be pulling my usual routine of sticking in one place. Most affordable African programs are more interested in short term volunteers, and many are specialized, so I'm applying to a number of different types of programs in various countries. Some applications are out, and I've even had a few acceptances, but I'm going to be miserly with the details for now.

Until then, I'm trying to get my body in working order. I've had a sinus infection for the last month and a half, so that will have to go. Also, I was beginning to feel that I've been too graceful lately, so late one night a few weeks ago, I fell down the stairs and messed up one shoulder. My gym offers one free session with a trainer, so maybe they can sort me out. Meanwhile, I'm trying to resist the urge to judge myself by some of the other gym rats.

Judging by various acceptances, it looks like I'll be leaving in early January, and staying at least through April. There are a lot of people I want to see (ahem-Miss Aussie Fantastico, you know who you are) and places I want to visit before I set sail, so fingers crossed, please!