the men here are like vultures

I'll never get used to all the male attention I've received in Ghana. Some of the best lines they have used on me are: "Come! I want to friend you!" ~shouted by a random guy in street "I love your hand, it's so soft." ~teacher in Aflao "You are a fine woman and beautiful girl." ~letter from a fifteen year old (given to me on my first day in Aflao) "I want to marry you" ~commonly used by all kinds of men, including a very old man who also thought I was Chinese "I love you" ~Also used often and I absolutely hate when they tell me this. Usually they ask me for my name prior to telling me that they love me.

Changes (Part 2)

I've been in Agbozume now for about three months. I've been thinking about switching to another project for quite a long time and have finally decided to leave Agbozume. I stayed here for this long, mostly for the children. I love the children here and the village and I will miss many things about this place, but I know its best that I leave. Fortunately, I am going to a bigger town called Aflao, which is only thirty minutes away from Agbozume. I can easily visit (and go to the post office to get any mail!). I will be working at another orphanage/school, but this time I will be living with a host family, which I'm excited about. I'm interested to see how this orphanage works and hope it's a bit more organized and my presence will be needed.