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So I’m quite irritated because the CAD drawings that I work on all morning in Illustrator have vanished. I think it’s because I didn’t save it and someone had shut my computer to move it out of the way when I was at market. I wish my very old version of illustrator knew how to auto save! Anyways it’s obviously my fault but frustrating none the less.
Had to sit at the bank to get some money out. Always a highlight, this time it wasn’t that bad though, it took about 20 minutes which is much better than my past experiences. I walked around with Katie and Nick to look for Ghanaian jerseys. Katie got a really cool one and I plan to go back and buy one for myself. I need to get better at my bargaining skills before I do though. The tip is to half whatever amount they ask for then pay in-between the numbers somewhere.

At the end of the day Katie, Sarah, Nick and I collectively worked together to brainstorm ideas for the quality control workshop we need to plan. We’re having troubles with the measurements on some of the garments. A lot aren’t to scale so we have to figure out where the quality control workers are going wrong and come up with a way to fix it.

Taxi home, our new favorite song is playing as we’re driving along side the ocean and I have an “Oh Africa” moment. We say that when we stop and have to pinch ourselves and remember to soak in the moment. The song is one of the World Cup songs called “Wavin’ Flag” I suggest you download it (the K’naan Coca-Cola celebration remix) and its brilliant!

Back in Elmina we went to pool for a bit of relaxation and exercise. I haven’t been able to use the gym since I don’t have running shoes with me, treading water is my new workout plan; I never realized what a great workout you get. And I get somewhat of a shower in the meantime, killing two birds with one stone! Today there was a family with a Ghanaian/British baby, his name was James. We couldn’t keep our eyes of him, super cute.

What am I craving this time? A kiss and cuddle from James Kessler