Weekly Post #7: Getting Over the Hump.

Chune(s) of the Week:

One Ghana (for your pocket) -- EL

Over Again--Edem

Guru-- Lapaz Toyota

(I'll provide 3 videos since I've been slacking on the blogging. These three songs pretty much wrap up my favorite azonto songs. Theres only like 10 in rotation so in actuality I like a decent amount.)



Hello Everyone.

I know I said that I'd try hard to update this thing more often, and I have indeed failed. My sincerest apologies. I will try to briefly update you all on my doings for the past couple weeks or so. I'll TRY and post a link to a public photo album so you guys can see my Ghana pics thus far! It takes forever to upload things so bear with me. Mepaky3ew (Please in Twi).

Last weekend "The Crew" and I went to Bojo Beach! Wow!! What a refreshing trip. We had a great time! The beach was beautiful, clean, and the food was good. We mostly napped and ate and drank a bit. But it was a great break from Accra!!


The weeks go on as usual, my attending all most of my classes. The Ghanian tertiary college system is very lackadaisical. I'm a true believer that you learn much more just meeting and interacting with people than sitting in a hot overcrowded classroom for 2+ hours. Yea... attending class is challenging.

Last week there was some excitement! Syd the Kid and I were asked to model for our friend Milo's clothing line Qui Parle (QP). We participated in both a photo shoot as well as a runway show. Lots of fun!! We got some great shots and the runway show can be deemed a success.

This past weekend, CIEE took us on a trip to the Eastern Region. To be honest, the first portions of the trip were kind of a snooze. We visited a cocoa farm. I managed to steal borrow a cocoa pod and some cocoa nibs. hehe. Next we went to the Botanical Gardens. It was pretty, but I'm not too into trees and botany. I really just wanted to run around and do cartwheels and play tag. *sings It's the kid in me!* The best part of the trip had to be the shopping portion. I bargained a dress from 34 cedis to about 15 cedis (about 7.6 dollars or so). Woohoo!! I also managed to get some bracelets and waistbeads. Horray!!

Yesterday (7 March 2012) was Ghana's 55th Independence celebration. To be honest, I was really surprised as how calm things were yesterday. Ghana is a VERY nationalistic country. Ghanians love Ghana more than they may love their first born. There are Ghanaian (and Jamaican *bullet bullet*) flags everywhere. All over cabs, storefronts, T-shirts, shoes, bags, etc.

Thats about all the update I have for now. Now to try and upload pics. This may take a while!

I love you all and miss you soo much.


*But Shelbs. why is this post titled "Getting Over the Hump"? Well, because this week or so is the first time I have experienced real homesickness since I've been in Ghana. My family is a huge aspect of my life and I miss them sooo much. With the help of American food Sunday's (Sydney made some CRAZY GOOD hamburgers) and "The Crew," I've been doing ok. I was telling a friend why I give so much time to Olisa and Sydney. Thats because here in Ghana, I don't really have a "family" per say. These girls have become my family so we stick close and keep each other uplifted when we're having bad times (like when we have bubble guts).* I would like to give a huge shout out to my mom, dad, bro, carla, auntie cheryl, tiffani, Rebecca, Patrick & Ian, Rebekah (for doing my housing!!!) for helping me through this week! I love you all soo much*

PS. Click these links to get a glimpse at some of the modeling pics! Modeling Pics. Pre-Runway Pics.

UPDATE!! Checkout my Ghana Pics!!!