Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Picture Post #2

Okay so I decided there are rules for those of you who visit my blog. Well, there is just one rule that I will call the RED DIRT RULE (because the dirt is red in Uganda).

THE RED DIRT RULE: If you read my blog OR even just look at the pictures you MUST leave me a comment. This way I know who is looking and so I feel the love. Thanks.

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The family room in our house (Martin in the background turning on the light for me).

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This essentially is my bathroom. The yellow jerry can hold the water that I then pour into the blue basin for my bath. When I am finished I dump all the water down the small drain. This is also where I brush my teeth. 

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This is my bedroom that I share with my sisters, Joannah and Sarah. My bed is the one on the bottom right guarded with the mosquito net. I have made my bed every morning so far! Be impressed!

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This is my little area that I have all to myself. I am basically living out of my suitcase with the exception of my skirts which are hung up on a bar that is not pictured.

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Me and Martin. He is my new best friend here in Uganda. He LOVES my camera and does a little dance every time the flash goes off.

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Jill and I are still friends. :) Some people think we are sisters because we are both from Ohio and go to Bluffton together.

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Sunset view from our dinning hall on campus. LOVE IT.

22 comments:

  1. I am commenting on behalf of Sara and I since she can't do it from school. Sounds like you're having a good time (just hopefully no more b.e.'s :) We're praying for you every day

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  2. Hi. It's Drea. I like you and your blog. And I miss seeing your face in the office. I see Cody's face, but it is not as nice as yours. Please don't get any more tan. Thanks.

    love, drea

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  3. Hi Hanna, I'm connected. I miss you already. I'm happy to see that everything is progressing smoothly. Don't forget to hit the books. Love, Grandpa M

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  4. Hi Hanna, Your Dad came over and showed us how to post a comment. We are obeying the "red dirt" rule and signing in. You're in our thoughts and prayers everyday. See You, Grandma M

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  5. Hanna, Great to see that you are enjoying yourself and are not to homesick. Looks like the home you are living at is nice. thanks for keeping us updated on what you are up to.
    Wayne

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  6. hey hanna-
    i love the pictures- it makes everything so real! many blessings and can't wait to hear more about your adventures!

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  7. Sounds like your having fun! the house your at at looks really nice. Your in my prayers, and cant wait to hear you again!

    Ned

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  8. Han,

    Thanks for posting the pictures. It's great to get a sense of what you are experiencing. As usual, it seems as if this is an awesome experience. I'm praying for you everyday. Also, I think Martin and I would be good friends, because I like you and your white skin too!

    Love you.

    Alicia

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  9. Sista,
    Your blog makes my study table go by sooo much faster and i am thankful for that :). Miss you and Love you

    Bro/ Scott

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  10. I am checking up on ya girl! ;)Martin DOES look like a cool cat!!!

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  11. Hanna - entirely random since it's been almost a year since I've seen you (not to mention the fact that we barely know each other), but through all the stories that Alicia tells me, I feel like I know everything that's going on with you and the rest of your family...wow, creepy, this may be my last post :) Anyway, just wanted to send you a quick note to let you know that there were others out there praying for you (and because I was a little scared by your Red Dirt threat :). Best of luck, Debbie Szalejko

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  12. Hanna love,

    I love your pictures and Blog. Hope everything is going well for you. Bluffton misses your face, but we will have a celebration when you come back!!
    Enjoy your semester.
    Love from Ohio.
    Anna P

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  13. O Muzungu and her red dirt rule..I must obey. Love the pictures, it makes me feel like I am there with you. Okay, not really but it helps me picture you in your bungalow, you little African, you. p.s. your'e real tan!

    love love love love from me.
    Kelsey

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  14. and I am very proud of you and your rustic-ness. pet a chicken for me :) thanks.

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  15. Hanna... read your posts! :) love your pictures. and i agree with kels you do look real tan. Talk to you on facebook. love you. miss you.
    (love the red dirt rule)
    -Nelly :)

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  16. Red Dirt, Shmed Shirt...I guess I am reading as well :) -blueprint rutan

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  17. martin is handsome and you are beautiful!
    i am so very impressed that you have made your bed everyday. wow girl. keep up the good work :)

    peace and love from cbus
    britt

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  18. What a pretty place. I'm just obeying the rules. You're in our prayers.

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  19. Hi Hanna. Sounds like u r doing well and experiencing a lot. I am keeping you close in thought. Your little friend, Martin, looks like a sweetie. Jake started kindergarten last week and is doing well. Take care :)
    Luv- Aunt Marcene

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  20. Hanna! I miss you! But your pictures and updates are awesome! Praying for you!
    Ashley Phipps

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  21. I looked at your family portraits. Looks like you are in good hands! Love and miss you and think of you often!

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  22. Hey Hanna! I saw your mom, dad, and Sara tonight at the homecoming parade and we got to talking about you and how you were doing. So I thought I would check out your blog. It's really nice to see the pictures. Looks like you are in a nice house, with a nice family! Something that Sara mentioned that I also noticed was that you were the only one with a mosquito net. Do they just not bother the others? Anyways, good to see ya....you're in my prayers. Laurie Dutton

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