Hair

African's can change their hairstyles almost instantly. Just a week ago Jennifer only had a bit of fuzz on her head, the next day I found her walking around with a full head of hair! I had to give her a second glance because I barely recognized her!

Here are Jennifer's before and after shots:

If I chose to, I could come home with a full head of dreadlocks, corn-rolls or even braids. I've been asked by many of the women here if I want my hair done. It's tempting and I'm curious about change... but I'm not sure if I'm brave enough just yet. Who knows, maybe I'll return as a changed woman! ;)

Wakiso Children's School of Hope: Medical Fund

In only a week, my friends and family helped me raise $335.00 for the kids at Wakiso Children's School of Hope. The support I have... it's amazing. In everything I have done and accomplished throughout my life, I've always had a support system (even through my bad decisions!). I love my friends and family so much and I feel like saying thank you doesn't seem to justify how grateful I am. But thank you for everything. You're helping me, help kids. I don't know where I'd be without you guys. <3

Thank you.

http://www.gofundme.com/jennachan

 

This is a picture of some of the men in my life. They're quite sexy and I have multiple photos of them to prove it. Yesterday night I received this letter. I'm not sure if you'll be able to read it, but don't worry I don't really understand it anyways. It gave me and the other volunteers a good laugh trying to rap it out loud! Yes the song is about their shorts and numbers... pretty random! I know I wasn't suppose to show it to anyone (as it says in the letter) but I just had to share their awesome song!

Jinja

We went swimming in the Nile! Absolutely gorgeous. Although I'm pretty sure we saw a crocodile in the water... Luckily we were out of the water when we noticed the creature. We didn't go back in after that because we were too afraid haha. This was one of the most relaxing trips I've ever been on. Even though our trip was just a couple of days, it was great to get away and explore. 

Another great part about this trip was the food. We ate directly over looking the river. I had a typical breakfast I'd normally eat at home: granola, bananas and yogurt... It was incredibly satisfying... I cannot stop thinking about it. But we're back at the orphanage with the Uganda food. Which don't get me wrong, it's absolutely delicious! Just sickening after you eat it 3 times a day... everyday... I also had delicious spring rolls in Jinja that were only 2,500 UGX! Equivalent to $1 CAN!! Ridiculously cheap! And that restaurant had wifi! That was a first! 

Sipi Falls, Mbale.

Absolutely gorgeous. We stayed at the Crows Nest, a remote hostel with a breathtaking view across from one of the falls. This is the life: greenery, hills, clear water and tranquility. Who needs hot water or electricity? In the morning we hiked for over 2 hours eventually standing directly under the falls in the caves. It was an amazing view with the sound of water pounding all around us. On our way home we are stopping off in Jinja to take a dip in the Nile!