Right now i am seated in the Free Energy foundation office in Kampala and the whole day i have done nothing apart from reflecting about my life ( where i have come from and where i am heading),my work at the foundation and my AIESEC work in Rwanda.
I have gotten memories of my university and when i joined AIESEC,the positions held,learnings and mother of screw ups i have had,the fun and sadness,successes and failures.
Talk about failure, i lost a very tight race as MCP for AIESEC Uganda 07/08.I felt bad after but i consoled my self with the fun i had as chair for national conference in Tanzania.Now i have been thinking about the 47 exchanges to be raised and realized in Rwanda and my mind has been racing with a lot of thoughts and the biggest question of what if has been popping up.
Deep down inside me, my subconscious mind is talking to me and telling me that we can realize the 47 exchanges and the other part of my mind is cautioning me that time is running out.its a bit scary up in here but i have a very very strong BELIEF and HOPE that we will come out smiling at the end of June.
I know Da usual suspects are doing whatever it takes to make it happen!No doubt.........i trust kevo,peace,crissy,freddie,sam and Yvette (you guys are an amazing bunch and don't forget that what makes us tick are the differences we have in experiences,passion and the fear of not failing).
I have not done anything today apart from thinking and i feel damn tired,but i guess its one of those days when you need to stop and strategically refuel.
Tomorrow will be a new and inspiring day i have to finish my preparations of traveling to Northern Uganda and i have not given up on my trip to Indonesia for the one conference so i am looking forward to it.
sign out now as i listen to one of my French favorites Comme un fils ( can u hear that stuttering guitar in the background?)
Thursday, November 29, 2007
Monday, November 26, 2007
10 STEPS TO MENTAL HEALTH
ON saturday i attended AIESEC In Makerere University LC meeting and the LCP shared with us the 10 ways to be mentally healthy.
1.Accepting who you are.
2.Talking about who you are.
3.Keep Active.
4.Learning new skills
5.Keeping in touch with friends.
6.Do something creative.
7.Get involved in various activities.
8.Ask for help if you donot know something.
9. Take time off to relaxe.
10.Be serious with NOTHING!
1.Accepting who you are.
2.Talking about who you are.
3.Keep Active.
4.Learning new skills
5.Keeping in touch with friends.
6.Do something creative.
7.Get involved in various activities.
8.Ask for help if you donot know something.
9. Take time off to relaxe.
10.Be serious with NOTHING!
KLA HIGHLIGHTS.
Ahaa i am back to my blog!I missed it since the last post so many things have gone down,will give you some sneak previews.
Today kampala feels different,there are not so many cops on the streets,no silens of police cars speeding off as they take the Number 1 citizens of 50 countries that attended CHOGM.
On saturday 23 rd Nov 2007 as the Queen of Great Britain was adressing
members of parliament in kampala opposition parties and othere religious people were protesting and on the banners were some interesting words like;
STOP HOMOSEXUALITY in uganda.
ZIMBABWE NEEDS AFRICA.(this comes after Zimbabwe was suspended from CHOGM)
CHOGM FOR THE POOR PEOPLE.
Every thing has been on the stand still,very many army and police guards on the streets.,some of the roads closed and people are complaining that they havenot benefited from CHOGM.Ugandans want quick cash and thought that CHOGM will directly put some coins in their pockets but all in vain.
I believe CHOGM has benefited uganda in terms of global positioning and improving the infrastructures in kampala.many roads and hotels have been built and also we have got so many people coming to visit the tourist potentials in uganda.
Through the meeting i liked the speech of Outgoing secretary general who re echoed the role of youth in contributing positively to the global issues.
Top on the agenda of the meeting was Climatic changes and global warming,Rwanda's joining the Common wealth amongst others.On the whole the meeting has directly and indirectly benefited uganda
SHOW ME YOUR MONEY!
Friday went to visit my dad,it was good seeing him a gain and asking me those hard questions of How,Why,When?
Then watched this program called show me your money,a competitive show with people who have entrepreneurial ideas and want to put them into action.
I found it quite interesting and challenging as they present their biz proposals and the tough questions from the panelists.
A couple of business ideas struck me like the biogas idea,herbal tea and herbal dental medicine!This is a very good intiative and hope it continues.
Still on that same day i was shocked by the level of intelligence that GOD gave to some people.I read on the internet that we africans utilise less than 4% of our brains but this time around i saw someone who uses more than 5% and it seemed like a dream to me.
OK let me spill it there is a guy here in kampala who has been Nick named MR COMPUTER coz he is very good at mathematics and algebras.He was hosted on a TV show and people asked him very tough calculus questions and to their surprised he answered all of them minus a calculator.
I couldnot believe it but this guy can tell you how many minutes you have lived on earth but telling him the dates of birth.Dont you think this is amazing?
Anyways Kudos for him and i hope he gets the best out of his talents.
Today kampala feels different,there are not so many cops on the streets,no silens of police cars speeding off as they take the Number 1 citizens of 50 countries that attended CHOGM.
On saturday 23 rd Nov 2007 as the Queen of Great Britain was adressing
members of parliament in kampala opposition parties and othere religious people were protesting and on the banners were some interesting words like;
STOP HOMOSEXUALITY in uganda.
ZIMBABWE NEEDS AFRICA.(this comes after Zimbabwe was suspended from CHOGM)
CHOGM FOR THE POOR PEOPLE.
Every thing has been on the stand still,very many army and police guards on the streets.,some of the roads closed and people are complaining that they havenot benefited from CHOGM.Ugandans want quick cash and thought that CHOGM will directly put some coins in their pockets but all in vain.
I believe CHOGM has benefited uganda in terms of global positioning and improving the infrastructures in kampala.many roads and hotels have been built and also we have got so many people coming to visit the tourist potentials in uganda.
Through the meeting i liked the speech of Outgoing secretary general who re echoed the role of youth in contributing positively to the global issues.
Top on the agenda of the meeting was Climatic changes and global warming,Rwanda's joining the Common wealth amongst others.On the whole the meeting has directly and indirectly benefited uganda
SHOW ME YOUR MONEY!
Friday went to visit my dad,it was good seeing him a gain and asking me those hard questions of How,Why,When?
Then watched this program called show me your money,a competitive show with people who have entrepreneurial ideas and want to put them into action.
I found it quite interesting and challenging as they present their biz proposals and the tough questions from the panelists.
A couple of business ideas struck me like the biogas idea,herbal tea and herbal dental medicine!This is a very good intiative and hope it continues.
Still on that same day i was shocked by the level of intelligence that GOD gave to some people.I read on the internet that we africans utilise less than 4% of our brains but this time around i saw someone who uses more than 5% and it seemed like a dream to me.
OK let me spill it there is a guy here in kampala who has been Nick named MR COMPUTER coz he is very good at mathematics and algebras.He was hosted on a TV show and people asked him very tough calculus questions and to their surprised he answered all of them minus a calculator.
I couldnot believe it but this guy can tell you how many minutes you have lived on earth but telling him the dates of birth.Dont you think this is amazing?
Anyways Kudos for him and i hope he gets the best out of his talents.
Thursday, November 15, 2007
NEVER SAY GOOD BYE
I know its always hard to say good bye especially to the people you share with a common dream.
Many times i have said good bye to my friends thinking that i will never see them again only to be shocked by how small the world is.
Back then when in my first year at the university i had a mentor who i looked up to in everything, at some point i wished i could photocopy his brilliancy,hard work and achievements.
But time came and we had to part,it was one of the saddest moments of my life coz he had to fly back to UK and being the Ugandan i was i thought i would not see him again.
Two years later on a Sunday evening i recieved a call and guess what it was him,back in UG,very anxious to meet me again.Imagine the huge smile i had on my face to be a bit specific
i was smiling up to the ears!
Same stories have been happening to me,i did not think i would see Kevin and Kristian again,so i bid my farewell to them only to meet them again in Rwanda,all on Neutral grounds (kevin from Kenya,Kristian the Neutralized Kenyan from Norway and Me,Myself and Julacris from Uganda).
From that day i never say good bye but SEE YOU THEN!
For my close friends in Rwanda who think they will never see me again;shame on you coz i am just a text,email,flying kiss and 9 hours bus drive away.
Saturday 10th of November was the day i left RWANDA and i am already missing it.
I Miss the amazing team DA USUAL SUSPECTS that i have been working with(by the way thanks for the gifts i love them especially the lipstick Ha ha ha ha!Imagine all the Galz in Kla want to kiss me).
I miss my first love in Rwanda (macedwani),the early shower and CHK (pronounced as SIASKA),Rubangura,Umujyi,not forgetting my favorite hang out places Seminar room 2 in SFB, crissy and peace's room and KIST Canteen.
And for some of you who are still day dreaming like me wake up coz i am in kla and get ready to read the next post about highlights in the city where we have CHOGM inflation,security and business.
MURAKOZE CYANE! NABAKUNDA CYANE! YEGO !
Many times i have said good bye to my friends thinking that i will never see them again only to be shocked by how small the world is.
Back then when in my first year at the university i had a mentor who i looked up to in everything, at some point i wished i could photocopy his brilliancy,hard work and achievements.
But time came and we had to part,it was one of the saddest moments of my life coz he had to fly back to UK and being the Ugandan i was i thought i would not see him again.
Two years later on a Sunday evening i recieved a call and guess what it was him,back in UG,very anxious to meet me again.Imagine the huge smile i had on my face to be a bit specific
i was smiling up to the ears!
Same stories have been happening to me,i did not think i would see Kevin and Kristian again,so i bid my farewell to them only to meet them again in Rwanda,all on Neutral grounds (kevin from Kenya,Kristian the Neutralized Kenyan from Norway and Me,Myself and Julacris from Uganda).
From that day i never say good bye but SEE YOU THEN!
For my close friends in Rwanda who think they will never see me again;shame on you coz i am just a text,email,flying kiss and 9 hours bus drive away.
Saturday 10th of November was the day i left RWANDA and i am already missing it.
I Miss the amazing team DA USUAL SUSPECTS that i have been working with(by the way thanks for the gifts i love them especially the lipstick Ha ha ha ha!Imagine all the Galz in Kla want to kiss me).
I miss my first love in Rwanda (macedwani),the early shower and CHK (pronounced as SIASKA),Rubangura,Umujyi,not forgetting my favorite hang out places Seminar room 2 in SFB, crissy and peace's room and KIST Canteen.
And for some of you who are still day dreaming like me wake up coz i am in kla and get ready to read the next post about highlights in the city where we have CHOGM inflation,security and business.
MURAKOZE CYANE! NABAKUNDA CYANE! YEGO !
Wednesday, November 7, 2007
MYTHS VERSUS PROVEN FACTS AND LOGIC.
To day has been eye opening and challenging due to the interesting discussions we had with Dr Femi from world vision as part of the ASK Training.
The doctor re emphasized that we are the future and we need to be very proactive and also challenge things and not to follow hear say from people especially about HIV/AIDS.
Since AIDS was discovered in Africa there have been so many myths about it and people have believed them simply because we do not have the right information or our cultures bent our thinking towards a certain direction that is contrary to the real scenario. Some of these myths have led to increased spread of the epidermic, reduced life span of the infected people and later death.
I have been affected by HIV/AIDS because I lost my dear Auntie who because of too much belief in witch craft refused to accept that she was infected .The signs and symptoms of the virus were so visible on her body but strongly believed that some one bewitched her and she never went for treatment until the day she was laid to rest. She left behind one son and daughter. May her soul rest in eternal peace.
Other Myths are;
That when you have malaria and go for HIV testing, you might come out positive even if you have the virus.
Drinking a lot of milk can prevent HIV/AIDS.
In South Africa it’s said that having sex with a virgin will cure AIDS. The younger the virgin, the more potent the cure. This has led to an epidemic of rapes by infected males, with the correspondent infection of innocent kids. Many have died in these cruel rapes.
Eating a lot of garlic cures HIV/AIDS.
Mosquito bites can cause HIV/AIDS.
ARV’s cure HIV/AIDS.
For those of us who thought that know everything about HIV/AIDS, we are simply lying to ourselves and will pay dearly for being ignorant about what kills 60% of people in sub-Saharan africa.
Tuesday, November 6, 2007
TIA!
This message is so touching for me and those who are in AIESEC Africa where we have to wait for a person to finish so that you can write a proposal that you have to drop tomorrow,its 8:00 pm,you skipped lunch to save transport for tomorrows marketing call and you have carfew at home!
Please read on below from Habib (African GN Director 2006/2007)
My dear Africanos,
I'm writing you from the riverside of the Wouri River, in my native Douala. I left Rotterdam 8 days ago. I'm now resting from the frenzy of my past seven years in AIESEC and preparing myself for other exciting challenges.
First of all I wish to apologize for not writing you before leaving office, or not replying all the emotional mails you sent me. I wanted to finish off my job and take some time to reflect on our common journey.
I believe it all started in Romania, at IPM 05, when I met some of you, newly elected MCP, disappointed by the picture Africanos were giving. There was the normal "strong" AIESEC Countries and GNs, the very ones that matter, and there was that bunch of people in the corner, singing "one Africano" at each sign of misfortune. After numerous years of underperformance, Africa was clearly an embarrassment for many generations of PAI.
The selection of a non African Director by Brodie was more like a "let's try something else", than a well thought through decision to get Africa finally back on track.
The seed of change could be perceptible in the new generation of MCPs, who had had enough of the disrespect. The years 0506 has been a breakthrough year, thanks to the energetic action of the GN board, with the introduction of the Empowering Africa program.
But Africanos were still the guys in the corner. It was not about the stereotypes-full perceptions of the others; it was about who Africans think they are. It was not about our brand, it was about our identity.
The year 0607 was about reconnection with what Africa truly is. Africa is cheerfulness, but also ambition and fighting spirit. It is commonly acknowledged that it take much more to be an AIESECer in Africa than in any other part of the world. All of us have had the stomach screaming for a meal while browsing, everyone has once gone to a business meeting with malaria symptoms, and everyone had directed scarce personal health or school-related funds to finance AIESEC. Everyone has waited hours to have access to a computer to type a proposal.
We all went through this, confident of the contribution we were making to the present and future generations of Africans. Matter of factly, there is no other chance like AIESEC for Africans. As MCPs, we have been the new Prometheus, fighting for a brighter Africa. The challenges we overcame, the tears we cried, were all part of the challenge of beating the odds.
Can I ever take out of my mind the sight of Akobe the Ivorian fighting in Dakar for Senegalese youth, Benis the Togolese in Cotonou for Beninese, Landry the Cameroonian for Gabonese, Christian the Ivorian in Freetown for Liberians, Kevin the Kenyan in Rwanda for Rwandese? No need to mention Moyo and his team, giving everything to rescue his Nigeria from the sink, Abey against all and everyone to lift South Africa up, jemimah and Phil making history for Kenya, Naoufel silently but relentlessly building a giant in Morocco, Paul growing AIESEC in a defunct country, Boi keeping Botswana beyond sea level, Gaspar raising Tanzania to greatness, Vincent cracking all records in Ghana, and Samy the team captain, brilliantly hosting the world in Egypt. What can I say about the wonderful AIESEC members there, team leaders, project directors, LCVPs, LCPs, MCEBs?
You guys are my heroes. The GN board and I did nothing but to share our passion and hunger for achievements. At the end the year, the legacy is impressive: 54% growth in a global organization that grew only 2%. In 2005, it was challenging to be an African, now it's good to be an African.
For all you that made me proud everyday of my term as Director, thank you. For all of you that ignored the challenges to make it happen, you can be proud of the pace you have set. As it takes darkness for the light to shine through, it took all these challenges for your leadership to filter through. Simply keep shining.
We all passed the torch to a team led by JC, another Africano, a team that is far more talented than ours, a team that also starts on a firmer footing. They have the ambition we had. They know the difference between the ambitious and the utopist is not how high the bar is, but how much drive is invested to reach out. They will match their ambition with the same culture of action and passion for achievement we had.
To all warriors of 0607, you can rest assured the GN is in good hands. You can proudly take the passenger seat and enjoy the show. Open your hands if asked, but your fight now is to use the light in you to brighten Africa. The time has come to make a difference outside AIESEC. For having been blasted by you this year, I have high expectations from you. Rock your future.
I will be permanently available for you on msn (ewanebane@hotmail.com), facebook, gmail (habibewane@gmail.com) or on my blog http://habibewane.myaiesec.net.
If by chance our winds blow in the same direction, I will be delighted to offer you a hug, a beer and a tap in the back.
Keep shining.
Habib
Please read on below from Habib (African GN Director 2006/2007)
My dear Africanos,
I'm writing you from the riverside of the Wouri River, in my native Douala. I left Rotterdam 8 days ago. I'm now resting from the frenzy of my past seven years in AIESEC and preparing myself for other exciting challenges.
First of all I wish to apologize for not writing you before leaving office, or not replying all the emotional mails you sent me. I wanted to finish off my job and take some time to reflect on our common journey.
I believe it all started in Romania, at IPM 05, when I met some of you, newly elected MCP, disappointed by the picture Africanos were giving. There was the normal "strong" AIESEC Countries and GNs, the very ones that matter, and there was that bunch of people in the corner, singing "one Africano" at each sign of misfortune. After numerous years of underperformance, Africa was clearly an embarrassment for many generations of PAI.
The selection of a non African Director by Brodie was more like a "let's try something else", than a well thought through decision to get Africa finally back on track.
The seed of change could be perceptible in the new generation of MCPs, who had had enough of the disrespect. The years 0506 has been a breakthrough year, thanks to the energetic action of the GN board, with the introduction of the Empowering Africa program.
But Africanos were still the guys in the corner. It was not about the stereotypes-full perceptions of the others; it was about who Africans think they are. It was not about our brand, it was about our identity.
The year 0607 was about reconnection with what Africa truly is. Africa is cheerfulness, but also ambition and fighting spirit. It is commonly acknowledged that it take much more to be an AIESECer in Africa than in any other part of the world. All of us have had the stomach screaming for a meal while browsing, everyone has once gone to a business meeting with malaria symptoms, and everyone had directed scarce personal health or school-related funds to finance AIESEC. Everyone has waited hours to have access to a computer to type a proposal.
We all went through this, confident of the contribution we were making to the present and future generations of Africans. Matter of factly, there is no other chance like AIESEC for Africans. As MCPs, we have been the new Prometheus, fighting for a brighter Africa. The challenges we overcame, the tears we cried, were all part of the challenge of beating the odds.
Can I ever take out of my mind the sight of Akobe the Ivorian fighting in Dakar for Senegalese youth, Benis the Togolese in Cotonou for Beninese, Landry the Cameroonian for Gabonese, Christian the Ivorian in Freetown for Liberians, Kevin the Kenyan in Rwanda for Rwandese? No need to mention Moyo and his team, giving everything to rescue his Nigeria from the sink, Abey against all and everyone to lift South Africa up, jemimah and Phil making history for Kenya, Naoufel silently but relentlessly building a giant in Morocco, Paul growing AIESEC in a defunct country, Boi keeping Botswana beyond sea level, Gaspar raising Tanzania to greatness, Vincent cracking all records in Ghana, and Samy the team captain, brilliantly hosting the world in Egypt. What can I say about the wonderful AIESEC members there, team leaders, project directors, LCVPs, LCPs, MCEBs?
You guys are my heroes. The GN board and I did nothing but to share our passion and hunger for achievements. At the end the year, the legacy is impressive: 54% growth in a global organization that grew only 2%. In 2005, it was challenging to be an African, now it's good to be an African.
For all you that made me proud everyday of my term as Director, thank you. For all of you that ignored the challenges to make it happen, you can be proud of the pace you have set. As it takes darkness for the light to shine through, it took all these challenges for your leadership to filter through. Simply keep shining.
We all passed the torch to a team led by JC, another Africano, a team that is far more talented than ours, a team that also starts on a firmer footing. They have the ambition we had. They know the difference between the ambitious and the utopist is not how high the bar is, but how much drive is invested to reach out. They will match their ambition with the same culture of action and passion for achievement we had.
To all warriors of 0607, you can rest assured the GN is in good hands. You can proudly take the passenger seat and enjoy the show. Open your hands if asked, but your fight now is to use the light in you to brighten Africa. The time has come to make a difference outside AIESEC. For having been blasted by you this year, I have high expectations from you. Rock your future.
I will be permanently available for you on msn (ewanebane@hotmail.com), facebook, gmail (habibewane@gmail.com) or on my blog http://habibewane.myaiesec.net.
If by chance our winds blow in the same direction, I will be delighted to offer you a hug, a beer and a tap in the back.
Keep shining.
Habib
Monday, November 5, 2007
Weekend in "TARINYOTA'
Its been a good Monday for me i have not done much apart from reading and replying mails,reading new vision and going out for one marketing call but some how i feel happy:)
I guess this is attributed to the weekend in Tarinyota,saturday was good it all started with Umuganda (general cleaning in Rwanda),our one bedroom and standing house had a face lift.I mean its super clean and now we can allow visitors so you are all welcome!
After Umuganda i went to KIST for pioneers preparation where i noticed that i so bad at dancing after trying out the kinyarwanda and i almost got bone dis locations coz i forced them to move in direction they had never moved before but any way its a great dance that i need to learn.
Then it was time to go home and ended up watching movies till 4:00 am on sunday and retired to my bed.Being the Julius who likes movies i woke up at 7:30 and continued from where i had stopped,i was joined by kevin and then before we knew it we had missed prayers,lunch and almost missing Dinner! We finally had dinner and continued.
Up till now i think i am still in the safe mode (chiling and sleeping and no worries) but hopefully i will wake up tomorrow.
I guess this is attributed to the weekend in Tarinyota,saturday was good it all started with Umuganda (general cleaning in Rwanda),our one bedroom and standing house had a face lift.I mean its super clean and now we can allow visitors so you are all welcome!
After Umuganda i went to KIST for pioneers preparation where i noticed that i so bad at dancing after trying out the kinyarwanda and i almost got bone dis locations coz i forced them to move in direction they had never moved before but any way its a great dance that i need to learn.
Then it was time to go home and ended up watching movies till 4:00 am on sunday and retired to my bed.Being the Julius who likes movies i woke up at 7:30 and continued from where i had stopped,i was joined by kevin and then before we knew it we had missed prayers,lunch and almost missing Dinner! We finally had dinner and continued.
Up till now i think i am still in the safe mode (chiling and sleeping and no worries) but hopefully i will wake up tomorrow.
Friday, November 2, 2007
Do you ever have enough time?
The difference between people who are successful and those who are not can be described what they do with their time or how they spend their time.
Many times i have heard people say they donot have time or saying that i wish i had enough time i should have done this and that and then here comes the big question DO WE HAVE ENOUGH TIME?
I cant believe today is second November just a few days to Christmas and also it hits me hard that i have more 7 days in Rwanda.I am definately going to miss the language ( My favourite kinyarwanda word is OH YEAH or OH YA!) and the senegalese food! plus the great people and friends that i have created over time.
My First 'Home" kigali Hotel and the New Home where i dont even know my neighbours and cant talk to them coz most of them are Francophone but they like Ugandan music.
So many things have happened for the shortest time i have spent in Rwanda that i have not noticed until now which have made me believe that there is time for everything its just that we do things and not notice,we are not conscious of where we came from and also do not celebrate our little successes which may be as small as waking up every day to go attend that lecture.
I do not believe in there is no time or i wish believe in creating time and when i do i make it worth my while so no I WISH.........
SO as i count down to my last days in Rwanda for this year i will not say i make the most out of them but what i will do is to remember the good times i have had,what i have achieved,continue with my plans as usually coz i hate last minute rush.
I have to go for the MC meeting before i get late.
Mc Meeting is finished and we open another agenda.
We are seated in Peace's room having a drink celebrating coz sam has finished university.I have taken some drink i dont know, i think i am getting tipsy and i have to stop writing coz i ma not sure of what i will write next...
Many times i have heard people say they donot have time or saying that i wish i had enough time i should have done this and that and then here comes the big question DO WE HAVE ENOUGH TIME?
I cant believe today is second November just a few days to Christmas and also it hits me hard that i have more 7 days in Rwanda.I am definately going to miss the language ( My favourite kinyarwanda word is OH YEAH or OH YA!) and the senegalese food! plus the great people and friends that i have created over time.
My First 'Home" kigali Hotel and the New Home where i dont even know my neighbours and cant talk to them coz most of them are Francophone but they like Ugandan music.
So many things have happened for the shortest time i have spent in Rwanda that i have not noticed until now which have made me believe that there is time for everything its just that we do things and not notice,we are not conscious of where we came from and also do not celebrate our little successes which may be as small as waking up every day to go attend that lecture.
I do not believe in there is no time or i wish believe in creating time and when i do i make it worth my while so no I WISH.........
SO as i count down to my last days in Rwanda for this year i will not say i make the most out of them but what i will do is to remember the good times i have had,what i have achieved,continue with my plans as usually coz i hate last minute rush.
I have to go for the MC meeting before i get late.
Mc Meeting is finished and we open another agenda.
We are seated in Peace's room having a drink celebrating coz sam has finished university.I have taken some drink i dont know, i think i am getting tipsy and i have to stop writing coz i ma not sure of what i will write next...
Thursday, November 1, 2007
6 Months of Solar!
Well today i feel so tired after a long day of walking doing marketing calls.I managed to visit 5 NGO's Congs Julio!
mean while the whole morning i had no clue where my mobile phone was Imagine! But i was not worried of loosing it coz here in kigali Mum's did anout standing good job of punishing kids who took stuff that didnot belong to them.
I am a lucky bustard again coz its the second time i am forgetting my phone some where and i get it.The first time i forget it at some eating place to describe it in luganda i would simply say kikumi kikumi'(Place where you have to mind business and business here is your food/eats,the ambiance,cleanliness is NOT YO BUSINESS) and this time around i have forgotten it at the papetterie.AKI JULIO YOU ARE A SERIOUS JOKER.YOU FORGOT THAT ITS A MOBILE PHONE NOT A LANDLINE.
The Most exciting news is that today marks six months of my internship with solarNow.
i have learnt alot in solar and i have been inspired to do big things regarding solar energy in africa.So i am now free like the wind i can be blown in any direction except the fact that the wind needs to blow me in such a way that it wont cause a sunami.
Any ways i am so damn happy of what i have been able to do in my internship.I have come out as a proactive learner,a person not afraid of trying new things and off course very adventurous but what the Heck? its been fun and challenging!
So i will retire to my humble dwelling place (Nyamirambo), a place where you can find anything from old car spare parts to third hand clothes.
Je t'aime.
mean while the whole morning i had no clue where my mobile phone was Imagine! But i was not worried of loosing it coz here in kigali Mum's did anout standing good job of punishing kids who took stuff that didnot belong to them.
I am a lucky bustard again coz its the second time i am forgetting my phone some where and i get it.The first time i forget it at some eating place to describe it in luganda i would simply say kikumi kikumi'(Place where you have to mind business and business here is your food/eats,the ambiance,cleanliness is NOT YO BUSINESS) and this time around i have forgotten it at the papetterie.AKI JULIO YOU ARE A SERIOUS JOKER.YOU FORGOT THAT ITS A MOBILE PHONE NOT A LANDLINE.
The Most exciting news is that today marks six months of my internship with solarNow.
i have learnt alot in solar and i have been inspired to do big things regarding solar energy in africa.So i am now free like the wind i can be blown in any direction except the fact that the wind needs to blow me in such a way that it wont cause a sunami.
Any ways i am so damn happy of what i have been able to do in my internship.I have come out as a proactive learner,a person not afraid of trying new things and off course very adventurous but what the Heck? its been fun and challenging!
So i will retire to my humble dwelling place (Nyamirambo), a place where you can find anything from old car spare parts to third hand clothes.
Je t'aime.
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