Good morning! You all are not awake yet but it is about 9:40 AM here!
Anyway, yesterday was the all important meeting which was very interesting. It is all about developing the country and bringing more PhD programs and PhD graduates into South Africa. There were lots of students and professors there to discuss it all. Most of the speakers gave advice for the students, which I of course found helpful. I jotted some interesting things down and ideas for my own work. I think this is what I really needed. I was feeling rather burnt out after this summer and lacking drive. I feel much more ready to tackle this semester!
Today, the plan is to explore the city and see some cultural stuff if we can. We are headed to New Town on the recommendation of a woman we met yesterday. There is a possibility of a dinner theater show also which would be fun. Sorry, but no Lions. The good reserves are too far away and the other was too expensive and touristy.
Well, off to finish my breakfast and start my day! I come home tomorrow and run out of internet tonight so I probably won’t check in. Of course, I’ll post some more in depth blogs when I get home, jam packed with pictures. Then its back to my regular programming. Actually, I probably should figure out some monthly goals. Perhaps I will do that on the plane home! I want to be much more strict with my diet and exercise this month. Less than 2 months until the marathon so its crunch time!!
