Tuesday, April 22, 2008

Violence in Zimbabwe


For those of you following the situation in Zimbabwe, here is a recent BBC article on what is happening. There are some small glimmers of hope, like South African dock workers refusing to offload a ship full of weapons headed for Zimbabwe. But overall, things seem to be getting worse, not better as presidential election results still haven't been announced over 3 weeks later.


Apparently, over 10 people have been killed in post-election violence. No doubt for every death we hear about, there are many more.


I am trying to get in contact with friends in Zimbabwe this week to find out more. Keep praying for peace!


Saturday, April 19, 2008

I got a job....again!

A few months ago I was told that I was being declared excess to my school. Basically enrollment is down for next year and I'm the lowest on the totem pole so I got the boot. My job was guaranteed somewhere in the board, but I started the process of interviews to find something I wanted instead of being placed randomly. Thankfully I was successful and have a job next year I'm really looking forward to.

I've reduced my contract to 90% and will be working at a school in Mississauga teaching ESL (.7) and Phys-ed (.2). I'm really excited to be doing what I love again with the fun addition of being a gym teacher! Grade 5 has been a challenge which has been good for me, but I won't miss it. Twenty-eight 10 year-olds in one room definitely has it's moments and I'm grateful there's an end in sight!

It also be nice to have the extra time to pursue some kind of volunteer work that has been missing in my life. All I know is I want to work locally with people in need. Any ideas?

Tuesday, April 1, 2008

Anxiously Waiting

Zimbabwe's elections were held this past Saturday and three days later, no results have been announced. For those of you following, here are a few good sources:

The BBC has a good website with updated information here.

Also, Ryan who runs Forgotten Voices has a blog that he his updating regularly with relevant articles.

The next day or so should be very interesting!