Update

So wow I cannot believe that it has been over 2 weeks that I have blogged. I was blogging a few times a week but I guess after hitting that 1/2 way mark I kinda stopped.  Well first off let me say that the Kasubi Tombs that we visited while in Uganda were burned down on the 16th. I haven't heard too much about the violent outbreaks that resulted... but I do know that there is a lot of tension because of it burning down. As a matter of fact, it's really sad because it has been around for over 100 years, and there are still ancestors of the kings that live there... so they are now homeless and some people even died. Also all the ancient belongings and artifacts of the Kings were burned as well... I haven't heard whether or not the bodies of the Kings were, but I can only imagine.

Lets see, what else have I been up to lately. Well this past weekend I went to Kayonza to my co-worker's graduation party. That was nice, although they spoke for 4 hours in Kinyarwanda... they had a nice buffet of the typical food- chips, rice, carrots, peas, meat, potatoes... can't wait for some good food when I get back to the US. I think I can stick it out for another month and eat rice and potatoes, but I can't imagine spending much longer here eating that type of food... Also on the way back from the graduation party we had to ride a mini-bus (the public transportation buses) and where normally there are 4 people uncomfortably seated in a row, there were now between 4 and 5 to a seat. Needless to say it was an uncomfortable 2 hour drive back home. After 4 months of this, I am going to need someone to buy me a massage for my graduation present. I'm in serious need of a professional massage.

Wedding plans are coming along FANTASTIC. Andrew has been a gem. We have recently put a deposit down on a DJ, paid off our wedding bands and engagement ring, booked our honeymoon to Jamaica, purchased all the bridesmaid dresses and shoes, booked our hotel room for our wedding night, ordered our invitations and response cards, and got our wedding stamps. Basically we are on track, and even ahead of schedule. I am so glad to be effectively planning a wedding from Rwanda. At first things seemed to be falling apart... we lost our ceremony date because the DC Temple was closed for maintenance. But after losing that date, it allowed us the chance to find a more suitable reception location and a new date closer to our engagement date (3 days and a year after to be exact). We are very happy that it will be in the summer and all of our family will most likely be able to attend. We are excited to continue to plan our wedding and we think it is going to be FABULOUS!

Andrew also purchased a new Toyota Corolla this past week. We now have a reliable car! That is def a first for us both. We are excited to have this new "family car." I can't wait to get home and drive it! I miss driving so much!

So I am going to come to a close, but I want to inform everyone that I have a little less than a month and a half left here. I'm going to be home before I know it... I can't believe it! Love you all and I can't wait to see you!