What in the World is She Doing?

Are you asking yourself...what is this girl doing in Ghana?  I haven't posted much about projects or exciting news yet.  Secretly, it's because I'm still trying to figure out what is going on around me.  Your first week is usually spent just trying to figure out the mechanics of a new place that works differently than yours.  People will forget to tell you the simple things they take for granted.  Thankfully, I knew for instance not to throw my toilet tissue in the toilet, but in the collection box next to it (the sewer systems here don't handle the toilet tissue - it gets burned).  It's the every day things that most people who are in the routine of living here know to do automatically that aren't usually explained.  So, much of the first week is messing things up, getting caught, and being taught to do it the right way.  The second week...well I'm not really sure yet, but it seems like it will be about reconnecting with old friends, making a few new ones, and getting over not being able to have pizza and wings for dinner.  In all seriousness week 2 is about paying attention to the smaller details about the operations of your work place.  Trying to see how things work, who does what, and reintroduce yourself to everyone who may have forgotten your name.  Don't be afraid to tell people your name over and over because most of the time they will fall back on calling you Yevu or The White (not that that bothers me- there's really no disrespect meant by it) if need be, but you'll want to make that special connection with them, so don't be discouraged and just keep trying.