Sunday, February 27, 2011

"So when's your last day in South Africa?"

Dear Home Affairs,

Your lack of clarity is stressing me out to the point of insomnia.

Basically, you suck.

Sincerely,
Aleksandra.

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Wednesday, February 09, 2011

Live from Umzumbe - it's Hostmother!

Rocked down to good ol' Mantis and Moon for new friend Kruschen's birthday bash (Kru puts me to shame, he booked up an entire backpackers lodge for his party pals).

I knew we'd be in for a crazy night of drinking and jamming, but I didn't expect to arrive to joyous cries of "the entertainment's arrived!".  Seems that Kru hyped the three of us pretty hard.  But bless him for it - Hostmother's 3-set live debut to a packed and appreciative bar was pretty perfect.

Huge Jeans and Gandahar

Guest artists!
Kru, your pals are the best.  Happy 29th.

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Saturday, February 05, 2011

Aleks 2.0

OUR FIRST OFFICIAL INTERN BRUNCH!
(me, O, B, and ADB)


My replacement arrived on Monday. I met her at midnight in the bar at the Hilton.  I don't know why I see that as a good omen, but I definitely do.

B's delightful, which makes me happy. Otherwise I might be a bit jealous - it's only been 4 days and she's already found a home, made some friends, been out three times - and I can't even say those are all thanks to me!  (But mostly, they are.)  

B's arrival also signals the dying days here.  :(  And suddenly everyone's running up to the plate to do the things they've only been talking about.  This is going to be a busy month, I can feel it.

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