big plans

Apphia tells me not to post this until the appointment is set, but I don't know when I'll get to a computer again since I'm damn busy.

First, the school is moving forward - we have the principal hired and I'm handing responsibilities off to him. Also, working with Morris continues to be great - we work really well together and I really trust him to follow through with things when I leave - at least as much as he can. He's a much nicer, kinder, gentler person than I. I get things done because I'm like a bulldozer - but what's funny is that people still love me. They all keep asking me to stay longer, how much they'll miss me, etc. I know a lot of it is just being nice, but some of it is genuine. I fit in well - especially with the men. We joke and laugh and shout and it feels comfortable.

Um, speaking of men, here's the big news ... I'm going shortly to the Justice of the Peace in Accra to set a wedding date. I'm hoping for Friday because I figure if it's the day before my birthday I'll be able to remember it - plus, then the big birthday bash on Saturday could also be an announcement day. But, we'll see what happens there at the offices.

Yes, I know this all seems totally insane to people back home and I won't even try to explain. Three weeks is too short, all that. I won't be mushy and gushy. But I am certain that it's the right thing to do for everyone involved, including me and my commitment and independence issues. I miss him when I'm not with him, and politics makes it impossible for us to date longer. So, here we go.

And I have nothing to wear on my wedding day. Silly that's what I'm most worried about right now.