Monday
Now that school is over and the bazar is over I don't have to worry about anything other than getting ready to go on my trip home. So today I decided that I was going to lay in bed and relax. I did enjoy painting everyday and going to work but I just needed a mental break.
Interesting fact/ observation about Grenada Christmas music.
As I was ridding the bus trying to understand the lyrics of the songs I discovered that most of the songs are about the types of food that they eat and brining run to and from different peoples houses. Its interesting to me that some people take Christmas as an opportunity to go to different peoples houses and enjoy everyone. Compared to me who likes to spend all of my time with my close family. I hope that I can be their in Grenada to see what its like during Christmas and the New Year.
Thursday, December 26, 2013
Tuesday, December 24, 2013
population and religion in Grenada
Population Facts
105,483 Hundred thousand people Grenada
4,788 St. Geoges, Granada
143.5 Million United States
524,295 Tucson, Arizona
Religion in Grenada
| Religion | Percentage [citation needed] |
|---|---|
| Roman Catholic | 53 |
| Anglican | 14 |
| Other Protestant | 33 |
| Rastafari / Spiritist | 1.3 |
| Hindu | 0.7 |
| Muslim | 0.3 |
| Buddhist | 0.2 |
| Baha'i | 0.2 |
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grenada
Monday, December 23, 2013
Day # 320 Its here Bazar
Sunday
Bazar Day
This morning was crazy I had everything packed and ready to go but I was trying to make sure that everything was actually where I put it. I was planing on being on top where I was going to be picked up at 7 but I ended up getting some extra time so that was nice. When my ride came I piled in the car and we headed to the True Blue (Doggy Dock) Resort. When I got there I unloaded my stuff and I was so exited that under the roof so when it rained I didn't have to worry about it ad I got so lucky that I got a booth right next to White Canes booth, I work with them so that was nice I got to talk to them when it go slow. Are both was right next to the bar so people allays walked by. I sold enough bottles to make back what I booked the table for and cover supplies and have a bit extra, I think I did good. I got a lot of ideas and suggestions from people who walked by. It was a long day but it was fun, I was way ready for bed when it was over it was a relief to not have to go home and paint.
Photo coming soon
Bazar Day
This morning was crazy I had everything packed and ready to go but I was trying to make sure that everything was actually where I put it. I was planing on being on top where I was going to be picked up at 7 but I ended up getting some extra time so that was nice. When my ride came I piled in the car and we headed to the True Blue (Doggy Dock) Resort. When I got there I unloaded my stuff and I was so exited that under the roof so when it rained I didn't have to worry about it ad I got so lucky that I got a booth right next to White Canes booth, I work with them so that was nice I got to talk to them when it go slow. Are both was right next to the bar so people allays walked by. I sold enough bottles to make back what I booked the table for and cover supplies and have a bit extra, I think I did good. I got a lot of ideas and suggestions from people who walked by. It was a long day but it was fun, I was way ready for bed when it was over it was a relief to not have to go home and paint.
Photo coming soon
Thursday, December 19, 2013
Day # 319 Prepiration
Saturday
Today I was running around like a chicken with its head cut off, I was painting Grenada on a lot of the bottles, spray painting them wit the clear coat, adding my name, packing what I need for tomorrow, finishing bottles and trying to do it all in one day. Well I did it so I am happy about that. everything was wrapped packed and ready for in the morning. I was off to bed by 10 I was happy with that. I felt accomplished and ready for the next day to start.
Today I was running around like a chicken with its head cut off, I was painting Grenada on a lot of the bottles, spray painting them wit the clear coat, adding my name, packing what I need for tomorrow, finishing bottles and trying to do it all in one day. Well I did it so I am happy about that. everything was wrapped packed and ready for in the morning. I was off to bed by 10 I was happy with that. I felt accomplished and ready for the next day to start.
Day # 318 Order for 10
Friday
Friday is white cane, I was kind of disappointed that we could not paint but I was happy that white cane is getting so many orders for baskets. It was another day of observing. I also got a personal order for 10 bottles but I did not have the shape that she was looking for so I have to look for some before I can complete it. I was sad that I couldn't do that for her before christmas. I did however get Brigit's order of four peace corps bottles done so that was exiting, she came by and collected them. The clock is counting down until the show. I decided to go out to Doggy Dock and get some dancing in to let a bt of stress out and clear my mind before I had to settle in a paint like crazy for Sunday. I danced had a good night and then went home nice and early to get a good nights rest.
Friday is white cane, I was kind of disappointed that we could not paint but I was happy that white cane is getting so many orders for baskets. It was another day of observing. I also got a personal order for 10 bottles but I did not have the shape that she was looking for so I have to look for some before I can complete it. I was sad that I couldn't do that for her before christmas. I did however get Brigit's order of four peace corps bottles done so that was exiting, she came by and collected them. The clock is counting down until the show. I decided to go out to Doggy Dock and get some dancing in to let a bt of stress out and clear my mind before I had to settle in a paint like crazy for Sunday. I danced had a good night and then went home nice and early to get a good nights rest.
DAY # 316-317 Paint Paint Paint Paint Paint
Wednesday
My school was not going to do anything, I had asked the teachers the day before in level 2. So decided to go into white can and spend the day their being productive. I don't like sitting around not doing anything. So I worked with tow of the boys cleaning up some started bottles. It was a long day but well worth it.
When I got home I painted some more bottles I was up until 12 organizing and making strings for my labels.
Thursday
It was an interesting day, when I woke up and checked my computer people where like if you need anything let me know, did you here about so and so? I found out that one of my best friends from high school was killed in a hit and run walking home. I didn't know how to feel. But i was upset. I spent that day thinking a lot and painting some of my sadness away. I had so much to do before the Bazaar and heading home for christmas. I had no open space to put extra stress. I had to keep going and i did get a lot done that day.
My school was not going to do anything, I had asked the teachers the day before in level 2. So decided to go into white can and spend the day their being productive. I don't like sitting around not doing anything. So I worked with tow of the boys cleaning up some started bottles. It was a long day but well worth it.
When I got home I painted some more bottles I was up until 12 organizing and making strings for my labels.
Thursday
It was an interesting day, when I woke up and checked my computer people where like if you need anything let me know, did you here about so and so? I found out that one of my best friends from high school was killed in a hit and run walking home. I didn't know how to feel. But i was upset. I spent that day thinking a lot and painting some of my sadness away. I had so much to do before the Bazaar and heading home for christmas. I had no open space to put extra stress. I had to keep going and i did get a lot done that day.
Day #315 Lets talk next semester
Tuesday
So I discovered from one of the teachers that some of the other teachers where upset because they felt like I was in charge of arts and crafts and I was not doing all of the activities that they want. One teacher said that she didn't like my class. So I decided to talk to the teachers and see what I could do to make next semester better. They told me that I need to work more on crafts that were holiday connected for example, V-day is coming, sports, and independence day. I was really sad that those 3 teachers at my school felt that way. I don't understand why communication is so hard at my school. I always ask them if they have something that they would like to do, and they never say anything so I plan something. I am so fed up with some of the people at my school, I also found out that most if not all of the people teachers and principle call me white woman and do not use my name. Their is 12 people at my school and I know all of their name so I was very hurt to be herring all of this. I work so hard to not pick a side on the divide between jr staff and senior staff, and please everyone. Me and one of the other volunteers where talking about how bad the treatment is for hard working volunteers like resells. We noticed that the teachers are lazy and when people who come n and ask the teachers to participate more they tend to run the other direction. Its been a very hard place for me to work. I also found out by a teacher that a long time ago a Peace Corps volunteer had a little black book that she wrote down her emotions in, mainly bad. This is one strategy that is tough for us to release inner feelings without confronting people if its negative. Any ways she forgot it and the teachers found it, didn't like hat it said burned it and never admitted that it had been found. That was 10 years ago and still to this day we have a stigma placed over are heads. I think my school needs some serious work with teachers and ethics about everything, not just people who come out of the goodness of their hearts. I am so thankful that I am not there every day of the week and that I have another outlet where I am loved and taken care of.
This is my place to let people know some of my hardships because nothing is perfect no matter if your on a beautiful island or not.
So I discovered from one of the teachers that some of the other teachers where upset because they felt like I was in charge of arts and crafts and I was not doing all of the activities that they want. One teacher said that she didn't like my class. So I decided to talk to the teachers and see what I could do to make next semester better. They told me that I need to work more on crafts that were holiday connected for example, V-day is coming, sports, and independence day. I was really sad that those 3 teachers at my school felt that way. I don't understand why communication is so hard at my school. I always ask them if they have something that they would like to do, and they never say anything so I plan something. I am so fed up with some of the people at my school, I also found out that most if not all of the people teachers and principle call me white woman and do not use my name. Their is 12 people at my school and I know all of their name so I was very hurt to be herring all of this. I work so hard to not pick a side on the divide between jr staff and senior staff, and please everyone. Me and one of the other volunteers where talking about how bad the treatment is for hard working volunteers like resells. We noticed that the teachers are lazy and when people who come n and ask the teachers to participate more they tend to run the other direction. Its been a very hard place for me to work. I also found out by a teacher that a long time ago a Peace Corps volunteer had a little black book that she wrote down her emotions in, mainly bad. This is one strategy that is tough for us to release inner feelings without confronting people if its negative. Any ways she forgot it and the teachers found it, didn't like hat it said burned it and never admitted that it had been found. That was 10 years ago and still to this day we have a stigma placed over are heads. I think my school needs some serious work with teachers and ethics about everything, not just people who come out of the goodness of their hearts. I am so thankful that I am not there every day of the week and that I have another outlet where I am loved and taken care of.
This is my place to let people know some of my hardships because nothing is perfect no matter if your on a beautiful island or not.
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