Gustav, part 2.1

Oh yeah, I forgot to mention...I actually had more electricity during the hurricane than I've had at any other time in Haiti!

They've been pretty regular for a few months now about supplying power from 9pm till sometime in the wee-hours of the morning. But I had power for several hours during the day yesterday, and then it came on around 6:30/7pm. It was a little unbelievable.

My theory is, Preval (the president) worked from home (he apparently lives in the same general area as me), and so they gave our area extra electricity so he could do his work.

Whatever the reason, I hope it keeps up!

-L

Gustav part 2

Made it through Gustav just fine. In fact, I hate to say this because I know there are people suffering right now from all of the rain we got, but I'd even have to say that I enjoyed it.

Due to the rain, wind, and haitians' general fear of rain (which, actually, is quite logical given the lack of infrastructure in Haiti), we left work early on Tuesday. Wednesday I was told I should try to come in if I had work that really had to be done, but since I didn't, I got to stay home all day.

It was cold & gray & rainy all day, so I threw on a sweater, made myself some tea, & curled up with a book. Granted, it's a book on how to build websites, but it was an enjoyable day all the same.

Today, back to normal.

-L

Gustav

It seems some of you actually pay attention to the hurricanes/tropical storms that pass through the Caribbean. Gustav is currently making his way through. So far, it's gray, rainy, windy, & cold, but there's not much to report beyond that. It's supposed to hit Port this afternoon, but the reports make it sound like it isn't going to be too strong. mmm...maybe I'll stay home tonight & bake cookies & drink hot chocolate. Thanks to 1st UP for the care package that makes that possible!

-L

Quick Update

Woops. I haven't blogged in quite a while. Long story short:
I have an apartment.
I learned how to drive stick (more or less, anyway).

-L