July 4

Well, it is Independence Day in America. It is just July 4 here. No worries though, the Spouse of Students organization is hosting a July 4 barbeque on July 7. So, we are postponing celebrating until Friday when all the U.S. expatriates can gather and reminisce about real grocery stores, corn-on-the-cob, and driving on the right hand side of the road - LOL. In the meantime, Michaila is learning to play the Star Spangled Banner on her guitar.

Last night Brian, Michaila, and Pat (our upstairs neighbor) went to Nicole's primary school graduation. That's an interesting story. I couldn't go because I had a paper due and one of my team members decided to have her baby three weeks early, so I had to help finish her piece. Graduation was supposed to start at 4:00. Well, it started right on time, which is only 15 minutes late. They did not get home until 7:00! Apparently, they gave out awards, sang, etc. But in between people spoke. Brian said one woman spoke for 30 minutes on the 5 Qualities of a Good Teacher. Well, if these kids are graduating primary school, isn't that speech a bit late? Another guy used the opportunity to give a political speech, which apparently got everyone on their feet clapping. July 10 is election day here. I will post a blog on Nevisian electioneering later - LOL. Brian was a bit frantic when he got home, but I think he is glad he went since Clarestine and Nicole are on their own. Brian took several pictures so we are going to have them printed and framed for a graduation gift. Oh, Clarestine told Brian that Nicole received a scholarship to secondary school! Not sure what that means, but Clarestine is very happy.