Caught in the rain.

Woke up with the sound of the wind, wailing like a girls shriek. Weee weee Hee heee, scary really. A sign that winter has set in. Our winters are rainy ones reminds me of England. Today there was no perfect dawn instead there were dark clouds, all gloomy. I opened my eyes and looked out the window, waiting anticipating that maybe a ray of sunshine will fall and brighten my face. Apart from the shrieks which made me feel uneasy nothing happened. Ah, got up wishing I could stay in bed.

Got myself a cup of coffee and started my daily activities. Searching for health info wasnt easy. Guess most of the information are still stored and staked in files somewhere. Couldnt find anything on how to register back home. Found websites of some Med Uni and affiliations. I was suprised to know that the medical council still holds the name of Tanganyika, more than 30s years they still using that name. Wonder how do the Zanzibaris think about it? Ministry of healths website wasnt appealing either. Guess Ive got to hit the library and search up WHO publications.

Been drizzling all day. Decided to put on my raincoat than relying on the usual umbrella, we usually have some strong winds too. Remember last winter in less than 5 minutes while waiting for the bus I got wet upto my waist. :) . In Africa I would have been hearing the sound of the drops falling on the metal roof tops and see kids running n playing in the streets shoeless with big grins on their faces. *memories* Waited for my bus and went to visit my anatomy teacher. Discussed my elective and Africa. It ended up sounding like a sales girl pitching Africa as a commodity ;). Why is when I say Im from Tanzania people jump and say Tazmania. I know everyone loves the Tazmanian Devil , Taz but hello !!... we are talking about two different continents!!! Arent there are any geography students out there? Dropped some books at the library and picked up two other books. Boring titles one a statistic book (Ive convinced myself Ive got 2 master SPSS before I head back . Used it in my Public Health rotation hadnt had the time to learn more) and a book titled Empowerment and womens Health. Had to escape from our librarian she already getting all emotional over me leaving" Why dont you stay? We will get you a Turkish groom. Ive got so used of you... " Kissed her two cheeks and left, saying Im still around.

Took a bus and headed to Balcova(5 busstops from my uni), visited a bureau de change then went to pick up my freinds snaps. On the way back picked up some fresh groceries and headed back home. I used to live here some 3 years back, crowded place bustling with life. Alot of the elderly and kids walking the streets. People sitting in their balconies talking with their neighbours across the street. In summer I remember I couldnt study coz of the noises of the kids playing in the streets and of the neighbours catching up with their gossip. Its already hot to concentrate and with the noise I used to feel like screaming. My housemate at that time used to go outside or shout throw the window, the kids would decrease their racket then after 30 minutes, its as if nothing happened they go back to their world. *smile* At time I used to sit and watch them through the window and wish I was playing ball with em instead of flicking through my books.

Reached home accompanied by the sound of thunder and the occasional lighting. Called the gas company as I realised that we have run out of gas. Why is when your hungry and all psyched up for it the gas runs out? Buggers will take ages to come. Called abo as he didnt know of my plans. He had already done the ground work where Im supposed to apply and all.*relieved* Poor paps, was done with the flu himself, Inshallah he still wants to visit me again before I leave. Hope he does though I teased him why doesnt he send me his fare money so I can pay for my extra cargo ;)kkk. Inshallah kheir, he is growing old. Love him. Now reflecting I noticed he hadnt teased me this time or shared a joke, very abnormal he most be sick. Mungu akuaafu Mzee na akupe umri, uone wajukuu :) Amin.

Tutaonana kwenye maajaliwa.