Entries by Joline

First Impressions

January 31, 2012 /5 Comments/in /by

First impressions are often colored by past experiences and expectations. Now that I have lived in Uganda for three entire days, I think it’s time to reflect on my first impressions of Africa while they are fresh in my mind. Having visited other third world countries like Costa Rica, Honduras, and parts of the Bahamas, […]

Christmas came early

December 1, 2011 /10 Comments/in /by

Have you noticed that Christmas comes earlier every year? This year I noticed stores selling Christmas decorations before Halloween! One of my usual radio stations starting playing only Christmas music before Thanksgiving. How many times can I listen to “Santa Baby” and “Frosty the Snowman”? The day after Thanksgiving is one of the craziest shopping […]