most of my friends in the eastern time zone are still out partying and ringing in the new year. me? i’m awake, it’s the morning, and i’m trying to figure out why i’m in africa. honestly, the holidays have been depressing*. i’m sure the out of wack hormones aren’t helping either. we’re on lock down due to the elections…you know, just in case ghana tries to pull a kenya or zimbabwe. they had their initial presidential election a few weeks ago. according to the constitution, the winner has to get more than 50% of the vote (which no one did). so then there was a run-off this past friday w/ the two leading parties, npp (national political party, the incumbent) and ndc (national democratic congress). however, the run off still failed to produce a president. one constituency had some discrepancies w/ the voting, and they are voting again on friday. confusing? yes. necessary? i’m not quite sure….seems excessive to me. consequently, our lock down has extended until the 6th of january. 2008 was certainly a year of change…i guess 2009 will be a year of new experiences…and dirt…
*khaleel politely informed me that this is what i signed up for, and he's right...so i guess i should cut the self pitying act and suck it up.
1 comments:
Lol, I love you Jules! Keep that spirit alive because thats what will need to get through the tough times! I know it sucks to be there during the lock down time, but what you and the rest of the crew are doing over there is amazing and being home looking back on the last few months in Ghana, I can say that its an amazing experience that I cant get living in the states my entire life! You've survived the holidays and 2008 being "alone" over there so I know you can take on whatever is being thrown at you in 2009!
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