Speaking English

Thanks to the wonderful podcasts and television shows available from the BBC, most of the English that I hear on a daily basis is of the British persuasion, more so than usual over the last couple weeks. I've watched all of Sherlock, re-watched some of Downton Abbey, and caught up with the Newshour.

As a result, my internal monologue acquired a distinctly British accent, which isn't bad, I guess, but was a little unsettling once I noticed it.

In any case, I've been hanging out more with Americans the last few days, and my friend gave me some Orange is the New Black to watch, so my monologue is back to sounding more or less American.

Today my Peace Corps neighbors Kenny and Michelle came over to the office to use the internet, and we're planning on making breakfast for lunch later. It's just the three of us in Kankan now, since Sarah J. is in Conakry and will officially finish her service and head back to America tomorrow.

Computer time with Michelle & Kenny

Last week we had one last Friday Fry-Day with Sarah - we made stir-fry, spring rolls, cinnamon rolls, and so many cookies - and stayed up late watching movies a the Peace Corps house. It was fun, and pleasant, and I didn't get really sad until the next morning, when Sarah went to sign out for the last time and all of a sudden her departure seemed real and imminent. (We have a bunch of photos of that, but they have yet to be uploaded.) It helps that Kenny, Michelle and I will all be leaving in January, but Sarah was my closest neighbor and the next few weeks in Kankan will be a little lonely without her.