let the updating begin

finally. i'm in lome, at a computer with little distractions for at least a good two or three hours. perfect opportunity to update. it's been kind of a stressful couple of days here in lome, but good in their own way. it's kind of crazy how quickly things change. one minute you think you could possibly living in this place and turns out you'll be staying in That place. but then once that happens you've got to do your best to make the situation worth while. that's where i'm at in so many words. i will say this-- despite the sucky situation i've been dealing with the past 48 hours it's been amazing to see the incredible support i have with friends here. i just love people. enough of this jibber jabber. on with the stories!