Laziness

I have no real excuse for not updating yesterday except for that I was feeling rather lazy. I spent a lot of time in the computer lab yesterday because we had our first paper due today. Yeah no big deal, but most people in the group seemed to be stressing a little bit too much about it. I did mine on solar power in Samoa and some of the challenges that face small island nations. For example, even though it is good in theory the technical expertise to service projects is not always available. Also, even though villagers want the services provided they do not always provide the necessary maintenance to ensure long-term project success. I don’t think this is something that is completely unique to Pacific Island countries, it just so happens that the resources and funds to designate someone else to care for the project are not available as they are in other countries. The second part of my paper focused very briefly on the solar project on the island of Apolima.

I spent last night at the hospital with Kati. We’ve been taking turns sleeping there so she isn’t there alone and last night I volunteered since my paper was almost finished. It’s so bizarre. The doctor is not completely sure what it is- possible an infection right below her skin. It had looked so much better when I went to visit her two days ago, but last night the redness was back. There was talk last night of med-evacing her to the United States because it might be a prolonged recovery. That way she would at least be with her family. Jackie is obviously disturbed by the suggestion. This is the first time in ten years anything like this has ever happened. I think it’s confusing a lot of people right now. I hope she gets better. We all miss her.

Also, another heads up. Saturday morning we leave for Lotofaga for White Sunday. We come back Sunday afternoon but turn around Monday and go to Savaii for a week. Once again, internet might be non-existent so don’t panic if you don’t hear from me for a little while. I will return!