Time's Flyin'!

December Already! Geez! When did that happen........ I guess somewhere between workshops, coups, support group, elections, mantas, and World Aids day. I have been one busy lady lately!

Most recently we commemorated world aids day here in Santa Rosa the 1st. Alot of places suspended their activities until the weekend because of the elections that took place the 29th. Not here! We had a march down the main drag of town, information booths in the park and games about HIV and a fundraiser... we got about 8,000 lempiras! (400 dollars!) We are excited we got that much considering the economic state of the country... although it is about 1/2 of what we collected the last time we did it in 2007. This money along with the money we get from the embroidered kitchen clothes goes to help the support group members in moment of crisis. If they are hospitalized we buy them supplies--- as the hospital here doesn't give them anything (not even TP!), if they need extra tests or exams we can help pay for it... even when they pass away, we can help with funeral costs. If anyone back home would like to donate to the group please let me know and we can work something out! Every little bit helps.

Now I am onto my next task... planning the national workshop for people living with HIV/AIDS. This workshop is set for Dec. 8th-11th in the beach town of Tela. We are expecting around 45 participants from support groups around the country and the PCVs that work with the. The topic is Healthy Lifestyles-- should be a very good time!

I cooked Thanksgiving here for the 2nd year! It was really good and very delicious. A small group of volunteers came over and we had a really great day. I am very thankful to have such nice people in my life!

I am starting to apply for jobs back home-- only 5 more months in Honduras. It is crazy how fast 2 yrs has gone by and I am starting to freak out about it all. Parents come down in December to meet my boyfriend so that should take my mind off things for a while. hehe

That is it for now.. i will try and post some pictures of thanksgiving and World Aids Day!