The Dentist and my other favorite things

I'm in Lusaka right now for Mid-term medical evaluation (following an amazing vacation to Malawi) and I was able to see the dentist for the first time in 16 or so months. I skipped all the way into one of the most sterile rooms I have ever seen outside the Peace Corps medical office. It was shiny and white with the distinct smell of antiseptic and fluoride. Needless to say I was in heaven. I felt a bit bad because I had just eaten lunch and I forgot my tooth brush and was unable to brush away the remnants of the bacon chicken sandwich I had eaten. It was a bit rougher than my usual hygienist but beggars and volunteers can't be choosers. It was discovered that I had a small cavity which will have to be filled at a later date. Bummer. Everything else medically checked out great. Good resting heart rate and good blood pressure. I don't think that I could be any healthier.

Today has been an amazing day. The sun was shining, but not too brightly. There was a nice breeze and every taxi driver gave me a fair price. Maybe there will even be hot showers at the back packer place where I'm staying at. There is this amazing new ice cream place in Lusaka that I think I'm going to visit tonight and celebrate my well being. Then I'm going to watch ESPN for as long as possible. If, after all that, I have any energy left I'll go dancing.

I have a bit of apologizing to do now. I posted a thank you to a few people that have kept in contact with me regularily only to get emails from a few others saying that they had sent things too. I'm really sorry because the mail system isn't exactly reliable or timely. If you ever send anything by mail it is best to warn me by way of email. It seems silly to email that you're mailing but that way I can know how many packages have been lost in the trans Atlantic postal void. It is really a shame and I'm really sorry. I hope that all of you have been getting letters and postcards from me as well, although they also go missing. If you have any address or cell number changes I would love to stay updated.

I hope everything your side is going good. I should be posting again sooner than later!!