Work & the Weekend
Back at work today I was told to get my stuff ready for my news segment asap. My boss suggested then that I call the US Embassy to get an interview with them about their take on the American elections coming up. So I found the number online for the embassy in Suva, which we used to pass everyday when we were staying our first week in the Suva Motor Inn. I called and got put on hold and transferred, but eventually was told I would be called back. Later in the day I got a call back from the public affairs officer for the embassy and we arranged an interview. So Wedensday I get not only to go out into Suva with a camera crew and interview random Fijians, but also get entry to the American embassy to interview this diplomat. I’m really excited, but nervous seeing as have barely any experience.
On another note, the weekend away was nice again. Scuba diving for the first time was a bit nerve wrecking, but ultimately really fun – despite one of the workers being an absolute ass. It was stupid for a group of ten to only go out with two professionals. They obviously couldn’t handle it.
Last Wedensday they had a party at my house for Lucy’s friend Candice who used to live in my home as well. They’re friends from boarding school and she’s from Nauru, so she stayed in my home for breaks instead of going back to the other island. So she was finally going back to her home island so they had a goodbye party for her. They ended up staying up ALL night until Thursday afternoon. Then my host brother Naps slept until Friday morning and then stayed up drinking until Saturday afternoon again. He’s crazy, but still a great guy.
Today after work I plan on taking the bus (a venture I have yet to do alone) to get some postcards and hopefully a phone card. And maybe some food too.
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