2008: Where have you gone?

Hard to believe that another new year is upon us. It seems like it just turned 2008 a few months ago. I suppose a lot has happened to us personally during this year--we just enjoyed a family cruise, so that sticks out clearly for a good memory of 2008. I hope 2009 will be better for everyone than the last quarter of the economy--and with this new president that was elected--I'll be praying for his success. Since I don't blog often (I forget that I have one), I will write again in 2009 when something of significance happens. Goodbye 2008, too bad you can't stay longer.

Snowing today!

I can not believe that it has been snowing here today; considering that it is only November 7th!

The best news of the day is that when I weighed myself this morning--I can actually see progress from this diet. I'm down to 219 (from 235+). My goal is to be in the 190 range.

Well, I'm off to the YWCA to hit the gym with 2 of my students.

Trouble in Paradise

American Embassy

Paramaribo

Consular Section

Warden Message

SURINAME PUBLIC DEMONSTRATIONS

October 10, 2008

All U.S. citizens in Suriname should be advised that the protests which took place near Moengo on October 9, 2008, could continue in the near future. The October 9 protests ended with the use of tear gas to clear a barricade blocking the East Road leading from Moengo to Albina. Those responsible for these protest actions have threatened to block the Moengo road and other roads in and around Paramaribo again on October 10, as well as the Wijdensbosch Bridge. The unpredictability of the recent actions suggests that the possibility of violence exists.

U.S. citizens should avoid large crowds and be aware that demonstrations can take place at any time and at various locations throughout the city. The Embassy recommends that U.S. citizens monitor radio and other media to obtain information on the evolving situation.

Edit to below post...

See, it's been almost a year since my last blog.

I'm really bad.

Got Blog?

So, I see some actually take blogging seriously. I mean, it looks like they blog daily and their blogs are all neat, thoughtful, and with pics. I find it hard enough to do my work, surf the internet for important newsworthy events to share with my youth, and keep my status updated on facebook.

I often forget that I created this blog. And then feel guilty that I don't update it as often as I should.

The next time I have a rant---I'll blog it.

Now back to facebook....