06|14|10

I had planned to wake up early and take a walk through town but just could get out of bed early enough. Instead I made a cup of via and started ready by first book here. I’m really not a book reader but its something to keep me busy instead of Suduko. Its called Water for Elephants. So far in not sure about it but I’m going to keep reading it and see how it goes. I kept reading It through the whole taxi ride in which made it go by a bit quicker. I wore makeup (and by makeup I mean put on a bit of mascara) this makes me feel pretty. When at work I drew for most of the morning. Trying to come up with some silhouettes for the new line. I also tried to come up with some new fall ideas since there isn’t much in the way of warmer clothing for women’s. I think I have some cool ideas for a quilted women’s jackets.

I worked on my hand drawing for most of the morning until I figured out that the Illustrator I had loaded that I thought didn’t work on my started working again. I had Carla send me some files in a JPEG format and found that the originals opened immediately in Illustrator. I wish I would have know this early for I could have done a lot more as far as stamp designs go. At lunch time I got to chat with James via Skype which was great. Skyping is so bittersweet because its so nice talking and seeing faces but when the call is over it makes me miss home so much more than before. ried to leave early but couldn’t
When I got home I ate the rice I had made for the week. I made it Sunday night; it is somewhat like Thai rice. I mixed in some curry, tomato paste, cayenne pepper garlic and peanut butter. Its so delicious and it made so much for really cheap and I think I’ll do this more often to save money.

Went for a swim at the hotel for a workout for about a half-hour. It feels really nice; it was also my shower for the week. Once I got back and the new girl Brenda was here with one of the volunteers that lives in Accra. She traveled with her to come visit cape coast for a few days. Barbra is from Nicaragua. After bathing in what’s left of my dwindling supply of bug spray I sat on the porch with Nick and Katie to read my book. Nick broke out his carton-o-wine and I enjoyed a small glass with him and Katie. I really didn’t want to drink that much of it since I felt pretty crummy from it this weekend.

More book, I’m so proud of myself!!

What am I craving this time? Mum and Dad’s couches!!!