Last night was the school disco, and it was great fun. All the kids from year one to year eight get involved and are crammed into the sports hall, whilst DJ Hudg plays some poppy choons. It was hilarious to see all the little kids busting their best moves, without a care in the world. There were also dance off's for the Juniors, Middles, and Seniors, which brought great amusement to all. During the disco itslef, all the little kids run up to you and ask for a piggy back (on shoulders), as they see this as being really cool. However, that same day, I had badly (and I mean badly) burnt my neck and was stinging. However, you can't say no to their poor little faces, so had to push through the pain. However, there was one kid (Orlando - year one)) who was on my back at one point, who suddenly lost grip of me whilst I was dancing with one of the other kids. However, I wasn't holding his legs and he went crashing towards the floor head first, for me to suddenly catch him centimeters before hitting his head. Very scary moment. Safe to say, I didn't do anymore piggy backs for the rest of the night.
It was a fun night though, with many of the year eight girls "twerking" alongside the wall. Bit worrying, but oh well.
I had a pretty dull Sunday sadly, as I was involved with Bugsey rehearsals all day, whilst it was 30 degrees outside. Bit frustrating, but the play looks like it's taking shape and I'm looking forward to it next week.
Night all.
H
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Sunday, 23 March 2014
Friday, 21 March 2014
Visa Drama
Last Thursday, I headed off to Nairobi with the school bus, to sort out my visa, so that I can stay in the country! The school bus was heading off to Hillcrest, for the under 9s tournament there, so I got a taxi from the school, into the centre of Nairobi. The only issue, was that I needed to be back for 1pm to get the school bus back to Gilgil, So I was in a bit of a rush! I initially thought the process of extending one's visa would take up to 30 minutes. How wrong I was. It wasn't as simple as getting a stamp in your passport and handing over the money. I went up to the desk, and asked the lady whether It would be done by midday, for her to bluntly laugh in my face. I therefore had to find a way of speeding up the process, so I sweet talked her, and put on my puppy face, which ended up working, as she put me to the front of a 40 person waiting list! However, by this stage, my taxi driver was getting a little agitated as I told him I'd be 30 mins, when I had so far been 3 hours. I then had to call out ANOTHER taxi driver, as my one had another job to get to. All very stressful, but I just managed to get to Hillcrest School in time.
One thing that extremely apparent in the Immigration Office, was the sense of corruption. There extremely inefficient process which takes up to 6/7 hours, makes people wonder if they can somehow speed up the process...if you know what I mean. I could see it happening in front of me, with various handshakes taking place. You could say I took park in bribery, but I didn't pay anyone off! I simply used my adorable face. HA.
Last weekend was the gaps weekend off, so we headed into Nakuru on Saturday to check out the Matumba and look for some cheap gifts. However, I somehow ended up spending a little TOO much of gifts for my family. I just can't help it...I'm far too generous. On the Sunday, we all did our own thing, and because there was a school bus going to Peponi School, Tilly and I decided to jump on it and spend the day in Nairobi, getting the school bus at 3pm from Kabate. However, on the night before, we were told by Terry (the receptionist) that there was to be only 1 space for the two of us on the way back. Very helpful. This meant that we had to then get the bus we came down on at 11am, meaning we only had 2 hours in Nairobi. And seeing as this was a Sunday, NO shops were open! We did find this nice craft shop though, where I brought even MORE gifts.
Very little has happened this week. I have been helping with Bugsey Malone rehearsals, and am actually featuring in it! I feature more in this play, than I ever have done in any play I've been in. My part is that I bring on these big white boards several time. HUGE responsibility, I know.
That's all for now. Only one more week to go!
Peace out.
H
X
One thing that extremely apparent in the Immigration Office, was the sense of corruption. There extremely inefficient process which takes up to 6/7 hours, makes people wonder if they can somehow speed up the process...if you know what I mean. I could see it happening in front of me, with various handshakes taking place. You could say I took park in bribery, but I didn't pay anyone off! I simply used my adorable face. HA.
Last weekend was the gaps weekend off, so we headed into Nakuru on Saturday to check out the Matumba and look for some cheap gifts. However, I somehow ended up spending a little TOO much of gifts for my family. I just can't help it...I'm far too generous. On the Sunday, we all did our own thing, and because there was a school bus going to Peponi School, Tilly and I decided to jump on it and spend the day in Nairobi, getting the school bus at 3pm from Kabate. However, on the night before, we were told by Terry (the receptionist) that there was to be only 1 space for the two of us on the way back. Very helpful. This meant that we had to then get the bus we came down on at 11am, meaning we only had 2 hours in Nairobi. And seeing as this was a Sunday, NO shops were open! We did find this nice craft shop though, where I brought even MORE gifts.
Very little has happened this week. I have been helping with Bugsey Malone rehearsals, and am actually featuring in it! I feature more in this play, than I ever have done in any play I've been in. My part is that I bring on these big white boards several time. HUGE responsibility, I know.
That's all for now. Only one more week to go!
Peace out.
H
X
Tuesday, 11 March 2014
Banda Day, Open Day, and an "Exeat"
Last Wednesday was the return fixture with Banda, at Banda, and not only were all the hockey teams playing at Banda, but the epic girls squash team were also playing. It was yet another boiling hot day, and the squash was to be played at 1pm..the hottest part of the day. Nonetheless, we put up a great fight, but sadly lost 4-2 in matches. My first seed injured herself in her first game, which immediately ruled her out from winning. Gutted. All the hockey teams put up a good fight, and were extremely closely contested. A good day out.
On Friday, it was the open day, which consisted of both Boats and the Swimming Gala. There were, however, events on the previous day. There was diving and the long plunge. I think most of you should know what diving consists of, but not many will be familiar with the long plunge! This is basically where one jumps from the starting blocks, and glides as far as he/she can, without moving. Great competition.
The swimming gala is all house based, and because I am affiliated with the house called Fosters, we inevitably won the overall competition...not that I'm competitive! After the swimming, not much else happened. We (the gaps) simply wonder around making sure no one is getting up to anything TOO dangerous. In the evening, Jack Chat organised a school quiz in the sports hall, for the year 5s and above, which was very amusing.
There was an exeat last weekend, but is was pretty much just a weekend off. Was really chilled out though, as we all chilled out by the pool, played some tennis, and slept! My perfect weekend.
On Friday, it was the open day, which consisted of both Boats and the Swimming Gala. There were, however, events on the previous day. There was diving and the long plunge. I think most of you should know what diving consists of, but not many will be familiar with the long plunge! This is basically where one jumps from the starting blocks, and glides as far as he/she can, without moving. Great competition.
The swimming gala is all house based, and because I am affiliated with the house called Fosters, we inevitably won the overall competition...not that I'm competitive! After the swimming, not much else happened. We (the gaps) simply wonder around making sure no one is getting up to anything TOO dangerous. In the evening, Jack Chat organised a school quiz in the sports hall, for the year 5s and above, which was very amusing.
There was an exeat last weekend, but is was pretty much just a weekend off. Was really chilled out though, as we all chilled out by the pool, played some tennis, and slept! My perfect weekend.
Monday, 3 March 2014
Photos
If you all want to see some pictures of y gap year so far, click on this link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/115877438@N08/
Then go onto "sets"and you can decide which album you'd like to view
Then go onto "sets"and you can decide which album you'd like to view
Squash and a broken leg
Hey all,
Before I start, I'd like to clarify that I myself have not broken my leg - don't worry mother.
The weekend started off rather tame, with no hockey matches taking place on the Saturday, due to the Turi games on Wednesday, in which the mighty under 11A's drew 3-3 in and enthralling game. The main excitement of the weekend happened on Sunday when myself and the under 13 girls squash team headed off to Banda in Nairobi to take place in the IAPS girls squash tournament. The morning didn't start off too great, as my alarm didn't go off at 6:30am as planned, so I was tremendously late for the bus which was scheduled to leave at 6:45am...oh well! I didn't have great expectations for the girls, but they did remarkably well and came 3rd and 5th out of 6 teams. I was a very proud coach. I was amazed we managed to even win a game!
Now to the broken leg. Every Monday evening, all the gaps have to organize an activity for the junior school (year 1s to year 4s), called Manic Mondays. Now this normally entails us running around, and them chasing us, tackling us to the ground and trying their hardest to pretty much kill us. However, tonight's didn't go to plan. We had a couple of twisted ankles whilst playing british bulldogs, and one of the kids fell awkwardly having had a piggy back off another child, and subsequently broke his leg! Well that's what we suspect at the moment. He's getting checked out in Nairobi tomorrow. A lot of drama though, which all the other kids thrived off. They all love a good bit of gossip, to the extent of one of them spreading that he had actually died. Oh dear.
Night all.
H
X
Before I start, I'd like to clarify that I myself have not broken my leg - don't worry mother.
The weekend started off rather tame, with no hockey matches taking place on the Saturday, due to the Turi games on Wednesday, in which the mighty under 11A's drew 3-3 in and enthralling game. The main excitement of the weekend happened on Sunday when myself and the under 13 girls squash team headed off to Banda in Nairobi to take place in the IAPS girls squash tournament. The morning didn't start off too great, as my alarm didn't go off at 6:30am as planned, so I was tremendously late for the bus which was scheduled to leave at 6:45am...oh well! I didn't have great expectations for the girls, but they did remarkably well and came 3rd and 5th out of 6 teams. I was a very proud coach. I was amazed we managed to even win a game!
Now to the broken leg. Every Monday evening, all the gaps have to organize an activity for the junior school (year 1s to year 4s), called Manic Mondays. Now this normally entails us running around, and them chasing us, tackling us to the ground and trying their hardest to pretty much kill us. However, tonight's didn't go to plan. We had a couple of twisted ankles whilst playing british bulldogs, and one of the kids fell awkwardly having had a piggy back off another child, and subsequently broke his leg! Well that's what we suspect at the moment. He's getting checked out in Nairobi tomorrow. A lot of drama though, which all the other kids thrived off. They all love a good bit of gossip, to the extent of one of them spreading that he had actually died. Oh dear.
Night all.
H
X
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