Sunday, July 21, 2002
Congratulations and Birthday Wishes
Just a quick note to extend well wishes to two particular people:
1. To my friend Vic, who just got a job with OEOne (a computer company in Ottawa) after having been unexpectedly laid off a few weeks ago. Congrats, Vic, I knew that a gifted computer nerd like you wouldn't be jobless for long!
2. Happy Birthday to Lorney, who is relaxing at the cottage after having sent me a package of Canadiana (hmmm, if it's full of Celine Dion CDs and poutine, I'll have to send it back, though!) I hope you're having a wonderful holiday and I'm looking forward (or am I?) to getting your parcel in a few weeks. Thank you so much for helping me cure my homesick blues.
I have just returned from a much-needed 3-day visit to "civilization" (i.e. Kampala) and an overnight trip to Queen Elizabeth Park for a safari (not quite as civilized but fun nonetheless). I think that I am slowly overcoming my sense of isolation and feel ready to face the challenge of actually starting some work-related stuff tomorrow. Tonight, however, I am going to finish my bottle of waragi (the Ugandan version of gin) and start the new week with a massive hangover. Will write more about my trips later.
P.S. Thank you so much to everyone who has been sending supportive emails and text messages - it's really nice to be reminded that you have friends and well-wishers when you feel completely alone.
Just a quick note to extend well wishes to two particular people:
1. To my friend Vic, who just got a job with OEOne (a computer company in Ottawa) after having been unexpectedly laid off a few weeks ago. Congrats, Vic, I knew that a gifted computer nerd like you wouldn't be jobless for long!
2. Happy Birthday to Lorney, who is relaxing at the cottage after having sent me a package of Canadiana (hmmm, if it's full of Celine Dion CDs and poutine, I'll have to send it back, though!) I hope you're having a wonderful holiday and I'm looking forward (or am I?) to getting your parcel in a few weeks. Thank you so much for helping me cure my homesick blues.
I have just returned from a much-needed 3-day visit to "civilization" (i.e. Kampala) and an overnight trip to Queen Elizabeth Park for a safari (not quite as civilized but fun nonetheless). I think that I am slowly overcoming my sense of isolation and feel ready to face the challenge of actually starting some work-related stuff tomorrow. Tonight, however, I am going to finish my bottle of waragi (the Ugandan version of gin) and start the new week with a massive hangover. Will write more about my trips later.
P.S. Thank you so much to everyone who has been sending supportive emails and text messages - it's really nice to be reminded that you have friends and well-wishers when you feel completely alone.
