Settling In

     Going to a new place, where you don't know anyone, don't know your way around, and don't fully understand the job you are to do can be very daunting.  Throughout my traveling process and the first few days in camp I ocasionally found that I was second guessing myself and my decision, wondering if I had made the right decision or if I was even qualified to do the job I was being presented with.  I was excited but, uncertain of my abilities and what I would be able to achieve. 
     It didn't take long for me to realize that I could indeed make a difference and an impact and do a good job.  Within a few hours with the students and learning the ropes I could tell I was catching on quickly and begining to understand what was going on.  Obviously, I can't expect to know everything instantly, but I was able to see that I could indeed be of use.
     The students all speak Dari and we use a translator to communicate.  However, after a year of working with American's many of the students are able to communicate to some extent with the instructors.  I am trying to pick up a few words in Dari, so far I have hello and good-bye...when I can remember them!  I hope to learn more soon