Because I was told to update more...

List of things I still need to do for Uganda:
1. Buy a camera. Seriously, this is my number one item. I believe you and everyone else who reads this would be very disappointed in me if I did not produce some type of artifacts in the form of pictures/videos. That being said, I have the hardest time looking for a good one for under $100. Because I'm a cheap, poor person who spent all her money on shots, plane tickets, clothing, luggage essentials, and books...go figure. So yes, I'm hoping this trip to FL yields some fruitful research in that department. Amazon is too confusing. (Blasphemy, I know)

2. Study the material that I'm going to be teaching. Seriously. My CT (who is wonderfully brilliant) sent me the benchmarks for math (she probably realizes who she is dealing with and understands the importance of my getting this information ahead of time). She didn't send me anything else except the first interdisciplinary unit on ecosystems (which looks really fun and awesome by the way). I suppose she figures I know history, writing and reading (I'm pretty confident about those last two) so I hope I do alright in those areas. *Also, if anyone wants to help me study these benchmarks to make sure I understand these mathematical enigmas, I would be forever grateful*

3. Get my malaria pills in FL. Because it's only $20 instead of $170. yay!

4. Make another list of travel things I need to shop for. Bath stuff, food stuff, clothes, shoes, BUG SPRAY, SUNSCREEN, school supplies, etc.

5. Pack my carry-on backpack. I actually took a friend's advice and bought a backpack. It's brilliant and I love it.

6. Get all my ST documents, passport, yellow fever card, wallet, school documents, etc., and pack into my brilliantly blue backpack.

 7. Get Rajah's flea medicine, food, and write a list of instructions for my dad to follow. A "Taking care of the King Cat" survival guide if you will. Honestly, though. How can you not say awe?!?! He's better than your cat....and possibly your dog.

Rajah: roughly 4-6 weeks old 

Rajah: 4 1/2 years later.

*Naturally, the only picture I post in this entry are of him...haven't hit Uganda yet so you guys will just have to deal.

8. Rejoice in the realization that I am leaving this country and traveling to another. Ignore everyone who looks aghast at the prospect of Uganda.

9. Say goodbye to my family and friends (this happens all the time but still needs to be on the list)

10. PACK.

That's all for now folks. I hope you enjoyed this post. I know I enjoyed glowing with pride (lion pride....haha) at my little Rajah. Here's to Uganda! May it be the adventure of a life time!!

p.s. I wasn't joking about the math help either...I have the benchmarks!! : D