Hakuna shida baba, what a poor daughter I would be if I didn't remind you of the hope that exists in the world and thank you for the positive affect you've had in my life. I'm glad you've "enjoyed" Gelvin's book on the Middle East. I know what you mean, it's hard to enjoy the book but the insight is invaluable in my opinion. I get a bit sick every time I read the news about the Middle East now. I'm also better able to judge what's going on because I know the "why" of events and how they fit into the larger picture. I'm pretty sure French's book on Africa will do the same. Both are pretty depressing and I don't mean to get you down but I think it's worth it. The knowledge will give you the ability to act with understanding.
I really don't want to go...it's going to be hard saying good-bye. I found a private school in one of the poorer neighborhoods of Mombasa I can teach at and I'm looking into getting a visa to come back here. No idea when. Maybe in the summer? If Barak Obama decides to run for president I want to work on his campaign trail - which gives me something to do after I graduate. But what then? Kenya most likely. Who knows.
I'll try calling you tomorrow morning because we're getting up early to go to Tsavo Safari. I don't really want to go because I NEED TO FINISH MY ISP but I understand this is very much a once in a life time experience. Grrr. I want to stay and work here and visit my Mombasa family. Grrr. I've attached a VERY rough draft of my ISP for you and mom to look at. I have so much more I need to do!
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