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I am going to blame the current lack of updates on computer problems. For a while, every time I tried to load the entry editor on my blog, the browser would automatically quit on me.
Finally, I sorted out the settings issue with one of my other browsers (Flock , which I LOVE), so the problem has been solved. Flock also has an absolutely fabulous built-in photo uploader for Flickr, which makes it infinitely easier and faster to upload pictures, so I am once again in the process of posting photos from Athens. (If you are a blogger, it also has a built-in blog uploader, which works with most blog sites, other than mine, of course. I actually was tempted to switch sites when I downloaded Flock because it seemed so much easier, but I decided I really liked the site I was using.)

So, other than issues with my computer, what is happening over here?

I actuallly arrived home for lunch Thursday and tried to post without success about the adventures of the day. As many of you familiar with rural areas can imagine, we have a variety of wildlife/lifestock roaming around, but I had yet to have any wander into the schoolroom (aside from a few birds who have flown in and out.)

 However, Thursday during our science class, my students were peacefully working on their science projects (posters about a planet/celestial object of their choice), when we heard barking and squawking outside. Next thing I know, Emma (a family dog around here) ran by, chasing a very frightened rooster. Emma stopped at the door, but in ran that chicken and headed for the nearest haven it could find: on top of books on the lower shelf of one of my bookcases. Thankfully, Emma gave up the pursuit and headed off to terrorize something else, so I didn't have a feathery bloodbath on my hands--just a large bird  (crouched, strangely enough, on all my non-fiction animal books), as well as a room full of kids who no longer had any interest in astronomy.

I sent the kids outside to work in the field, grabbed the broom, and spent the last ten minutes of my school day dragging, and then shoving the dirty, petrified, and stubborn rooster out the door.

Thankfully, I have the world's best students, who gave me a standing ovation once the rooster and I were outside, and then helped clean up the bookshelf (a mess because I was pulling books off while trying to get the rooster out, not because the rooster was too frightened).

That was the highlight of the school week, I think. 

 I had another small adventure this morning--I took a matatu (local taxi) into Bomet and back. I needed a few things from the store, as well as just wanting to get off the compound for a few hours. However, unlike an American taxi, you don't get the taxi to yourself (unless you pay the matatu driver a hefty fee). You share it with as many people as can fit in the car. On the way into town, there were seven people in the 5 seater car (three in front, four in the back seat). On the way back, there were ten. Yes, ten. Four in front, four in the back seat, then two in the hatch back. Thankfully, it's a short drive. :)  It was very nice to be in town for a bit. I refilled my supply of toilet paper, batteries, as well as some juice and other things, which I needed.

Other than that, there is not much going on. Things are still very peaceful and school is continuing on normally. As we get closer and closer to the end of our books, I am constantly reminded of how little time I have left here. I can't believe the school year is almost over! It seems like it has barely begun. 

I am currently trying to find a job for next year. I am planning on moving back to KY (close to some family). I have printed out the applications for some private Christian schools and am also looking at some other options outside teaching. We'll see what turns up. :)

 I have also decided to try posting some of my favorite new recipes at the end of blog posts. So here is my new favorite dessert/snack. Be warned, though--it has gotten very mixed reviews. It seems people either love it or they hate it. I love it, but you'll have to decide for yourself.

Avocado Whip

1 avocado

1/2 c milk

1/4 cup sugar

1/4 t vanilla

Combine all in a blender and blend until smooth.

Yummy! I think it would make a really great dip for apples or something.

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