03 August 2008 - 11:32 pm

3 August 08
11:32 pm

Day one of drumming. My left hand is red and sore. Was part way through the lesson.

Was difficult. Different syllables—but they help. Couldn’t quite be consistent with the call and accompaniment.

It’s coming slowly they say.

I wonder how slow.

It’s hot in this room. man, what a difference from the larger living room space.

I also had a balafon lesson. I got that easier I think. Need to play the pattern faster and continue even if he plays something else. But I’m glad I got both. I knew I requested that—but I didn’t know hours wies what would happen.

I was served a plate of lunch separately which is fine. And what sucks is that I had someone on the phone at Air Senegal but lost them so I didn’t get any information. Don’t really understand why I losst them.

Libon took me to the market so I have two other things to wear. It was an adventure. I’m glad I was with him and am not sure if I’d have had the same luck with out him.

A shower also. Yay. Cold but running water…although the toilet doesn’t seem to want to flush for me. I don’t get that and feel dumb about it.

I’m going to sleep and hopefully it will go better than last night.
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