Me and My Library: Sitting here in the NTC, Kaliro Library, I am filled with joy being surrounded by so many resources whether a classic novel or a volume of literary journals on some out-of-this world bird. Unfortunately the condtion of most of these books include feasting silverfish and mold, while the ceiling above my head would be pouring water all over if it was not for the pleasant day outside. Even with these resources though, the majority of the students lack a(n) understanding/reason to use these books...one of my tasks for these next years is to prove to these communities how lucky they are to have such a facility and to motivate all to take these resources by the reigns.
My Daily Walk: With my home just behind me and Gizmo meowing for me to return, I walk myself to work (not more than 500 meters) through towering trees and maize fields to find myself welcomed ever-so-warmly by the NTC, Kaliro community.
We Know We Look Good: Greg and myself find ourselves 'forced' to sit behind the families of the bride and groom at an introduction ceremony (a ceremony to introduce the bride and groom to the community prior to processing to the church for the official marriage) in Kaliro. Both wearing formal Busoga garments, and of course being bazungu, there are definitely more photos than this one circling around the town of Kaliro...
Me and My Work at IST: At our technical training in Kampala, I stand here with my proposed project to create a Guidance and Counseling Office at NTC, Kaliro. This project stems from desires by students and staff-prior to my arrival in Kaliro-to develop a Guidance and Counseling Sector to focus on HIV/AIDS awareness amongst a number of other topics.
Not Even Phased: I did not know this photo was taken (Thanks Lisa Robbins), but upon seeing I became amazed at the types of things that are no longer shocking...What other time in my life might I by non-chalantly picking my finger nails (or whatever) I am doing while a truck of armed-personel speed by...
Music Students Cultural Dances: Although a few months ago, the students of NTC, Kaliro for their practical exam produced cultural song and dances, and I was given the privelage of sitting and watching it all. Although just being students and partaking in these activities for a mark to pass school, they all performed incredibly well and this was more than an eye-opening experience to the rich and deep cultures of Uganda.
Bigger than Art: An art student of NTC, Kaliro tries to decide how he is to arrange the lot of his art in order to show to the community his gracious talents.
Passing By: The view between two taxis passing by...
Gizmo and I: She refused to eat the ground nuts, but I still made a mess of my back porch, littering the ground with the shells of the tasty little morsels.
My Two Other Roommates: These two, currently pictured here on my table, not sit on a couple of shelves just near. Sculpted by an NTC, Kaliro student, the man in the foreground is entitled 'Man Taking Local Brew' while the other is titled 'Gorilla Eating Bana.' Although beginning to crack a bit due to the heat and many other factors, these are two notable figures in my home and I am sure if you were to visit, they would great you with their amiable poses!
