Kids, kids, kids

My friends,

I apologize for the delay. It has been far too long since I have spoken to you all, and it is shameful on my part.

The reason is that I have been SO busy with work I honestly haven't had time to sit down and blog. I have even been missing meals (and more importantly sleep) because of it.

Thankfully today, I am able to catch up a bit. I have no new pictures (since I just recharged my camera) and unfortunately can't take pictures of the kids I have been working with. I have been visiting secondary schools as part of my internship here, and it has taken me to the extremes in terms of socioeconomic status. I have visited the ultra posh private schools with waxed floors, and the schools in the townships, where children fight with each other for a desk. It's not uncommon for the children to sit two or three to a desk.

I can say this much about my visits. The children in these schools are much more disciplined than I feel they are back in the states. I don't know why, but I intend on asking around when I start interviewing school personnel. When I know I will let you all know and report back.

In the meantime, I hope that you all are enjoying your summer. I have been hearing about the heat  wave in the States, and to those in the midwest and east coast, I really do sympathize. I guess I got lucky when I decided to leave the country for the summer. Cape Town has been in the 70's lately and sunny.

Take Care,
Carolyn