Swahili word of the day: “Asante sana” means “Thank you!”
Kenyan culture fact of the day: Switches (part two of two) – Hot water works the same way the outlets do. Don't forget to flip the switch and turn your hot water on before you get in the shower, or you'll be a little chilly!
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Today was another full day of data collection runs and uploading data! It was successful, and the team was able to accomplish quite a bit, despite the fact that both Sarah and Danielle stayed at SACDEP with stomach problems. In addition to the wheelchair tests, I uploaded the data from the Wheelchair Regions Questionaire for Suitability, which Deanna Lusty, a physical therapist who came with us, is completing. It is essentially a series of question on how well the wheelchair works for the child. All I was doing is copying and pasting, but it was quite an adventure to decipher her handwriting! Also, I'm completely up to date on all the current PT lingo. ;)
My favorite moment of the day was during the first data collection set. I was working with a girl named Rachael, as well as Mercy, the Kenyan woman who is helping me (both are pictured below). We had extra time, so I got a chance to just sit and chat with Rachel and Mercy for a few minutes.
We talked about Rachael’s school subjects, and she told us her favorite sport was netball, which is more or less the Kenya version of basketball. This made me think of the name difference between football and soccer in America, so I explained to them that Americans have a sport named football during which you don’t actually use your feet much! BOTH Rachael and Mercy found this absolutely hilarious, and I enjoyed getting to laugh with them over silly American customs. :)
I’m sitting in bed, about to crawl under my mosquito net, listening to the crickets and the frogs and the toilet (which never seems to stop running). Just a heads up for everyone in the states, the moon is gorgeous tonight. :)
And to everyone who is still reading my blog and accompanying me on my Kenyan journey, asante sana.
Kenyan culture fact of the day: Switches (part two of two) – Hot water works the same way the outlets do. Don't forget to flip the switch and turn your hot water on before you get in the shower, or you'll be a little chilly!
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Today was another full day of data collection runs and uploading data! It was successful, and the team was able to accomplish quite a bit, despite the fact that both Sarah and Danielle stayed at SACDEP with stomach problems. In addition to the wheelchair tests, I uploaded the data from the Wheelchair Regions Questionaire for Suitability, which Deanna Lusty, a physical therapist who came with us, is completing. It is essentially a series of question on how well the wheelchair works for the child. All I was doing is copying and pasting, but it was quite an adventure to decipher her handwriting! Also, I'm completely up to date on all the current PT lingo. ;)
My favorite moment of the day was during the first data collection set. I was working with a girl named Rachael, as well as Mercy, the Kenyan woman who is helping me (both are pictured below). We had extra time, so I got a chance to just sit and chat with Rachel and Mercy for a few minutes.
We talked about Rachael’s school subjects, and she told us her favorite sport was netball, which is more or less the Kenya version of basketball. This made me think of the name difference between football and soccer in America, so I explained to them that Americans have a sport named football during which you don’t actually use your feet much! BOTH Rachael and Mercy found this absolutely hilarious, and I enjoyed getting to laugh with them over silly American customs. :)
I’m sitting in bed, about to crawl under my mosquito net, listening to the crickets and the frogs and the toilet (which never seems to stop running). Just a heads up for everyone in the states, the moon is gorgeous tonight. :)
And to everyone who is still reading my blog and accompanying me on my Kenyan journey, asante sana.