Tales of a Thirty-Something

12 May 2010 So this is a big week for me. I moved out of my training village, I took my last language test (unless I failed), and I get “sworn in” on Friday (still pending I passed my language test).   I will have you note that ADRIEN ALSOBROOK told me that it might be a good idea for me to fail.   That way I could stay in training for an extra week and then only have to be in the real bush for one less week of the “hot “season.    She has a good point.   After getting sworn-in, I’ll actually move to the bush (Saare Boyli) on 19 May, which is in the midst of the hot season.   Hot here can mean somewhere in the 130s (apparently).   I’ve been hot for weeks, so I don’t know how it could get any hotter.   Also, someone asked me what was the thing I missed most in America (excluding family and friends), and I’m going to have to say “ice.”   So, if any of ya’ll could figure out a way to FedEx me some ice, I’d love you forever.   Saying goodbye to my training family was sad.   I will mi