Twelve months of living in a totally different environment, culture, existence – you name it, it’s very different. Those twelve months have come to an end. Just far far too many things to remember and experiences that have happened. But of course although the country may be beautiful it’s the people that make it. And Read more about Chance of a Lifetime -Last Chapter of Mikes Mad Malawian Idea[…]
To be absolutely honest Im not sure how to start this blog and definitely don’t know how to end it ! The middle is looking a bit doubtful as well. You’ve had a gap of almost 2 and a half months without having to put yourself through this drivel ( is that right or is Read more about I’m back – but not for long ! Whats been happening ?[…]
I’m still here !!! How time flies ! Every morning when I get up I say I’m really going to write something, and every evening when I get home I think – definitely tomorrow – Procrastination love it ! Done it all my life why should I stop now ! The only trouble is it Read more about Driving, Drinking and Bollards[…]
When they describe this as the rainy season they are not joking. As I mentioned in the last blog the rainy season has begun. And when it rains ……… it rains. When I first arrived I was told by those who were far more knowledgeable than myself that some of my schools would be impossible Read more about It’s spitting – everyone in …….. or out ?[…]
There’s something about “why put it off till tomorrow when you can put it off today” – or something like that ……. and Ive been meaning to write this blog for a while now but you know how it goes… You sit down then think I need a cup of coffee, a drink, a biscuit, Read more about Rain and Locks aren’t a good combo[…]
About time for another few words of … well certainly not wisdom and possibly not even sense but just ramblings I guess. When I go on Twitter to see whats happening with the educational twitterati (thats probably not the right word but hey ! I know what I mean which is what matters – actually Read more about Twitter, Schools and Sensitisation[…]
Thought it was about time that I went into a bit more detail ( not too much tho ‘cos I already know that some of you have already dropped off/logged off !!) about what it is that I’m doing out here. Promise it won’t be a long one ( another sigh of relief!) but just Read more about Educational Technology might just be part of the answer[…]
Well, been in Malawi now for almost 1 week – only another 51 weeks to go – doesn’t time fly when you’re enjoying yourself! That sounds negative and I don’t mean it to be at all but actually when you say you’re going somewhere for a year it sounds a very long time but with Read more about One week in ……… well almost![…]
My last post was the best post I’ve ever written. ! Sadly it was in my head and not actually on the blog. Had a great few days training with other Volunteers at the VSO offices in Richmond. What an amazing group of people with so many different skills. Running through role play and facilitation Read more about VSO Training -Indoors and “Outdoors”[…]