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Why? Having spent a year to think through what a potential dissertation topic could be, the why should be studied […]
My desire to pursue doctoral-level studies in urban education leadership related to my varied professional experiences. For me, those who […]
Why? Our assignment was to critically analyze a film’s treatment of various education issues affecting American schools and the field […]
During the Spring 2019 semester, I was finally able to begin my doctoral journey. It seems I waited a lifetime […]
Taking into context Freire’s thoughts on the importance of dialogue, our recent community service exercise at Yorkwood Elementary School would […]
The use of music during the beginning of today’s class sort of ignited a thought regarding Sean “Jay-Z” Carter and […]
For the first reflection, it seems appropriate to think through concepts attributed to Paulo Freire. When most speak of Freire, […]
(Family Features) Managing all of life’s demands on limited funds can feel like a never-ending chore. Every family’s budget is […]
(Family Features) Most relationship experts agree that making time for date night is important, whether it’s the early days of […]
(Family Features) A home that operates efficiently isn’t just better for the environment. Ensuring your home systems are as efficient […]
(Family Features) Saving money – it’s one of the most challenging tasks people face month after month, year after year. […]
One of the many hallmarks of successful parenting is raising a self-sufficient child, such an accomplishment will have you singing […]
With the advent and sophistication of the postal system, one thing that’s been prevalent is junk mail. It’s estimated every […]
Have you ever jumped into the shower, but the water was ICE COLD?! Not a good feeling. Now picture if […]
Here’s a question you may have seen a few times, do you know exactly where your money goes each month? […]
Can you say you know exactly where your every dollar you spend each month is going? Do you feel as […]
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A photo posted by R. A. Mills (@abaykamau) on Feb 3, 2016 at 9:10pm PST No. 34 – Julian H. […]
A photo posted by R. A. Mills (@abaykamau) on Feb 2, 2016 at 2:16pm PST No. 33 ? Josephine Baker […]
A photo posted by R. A. Mills (@abaykamau) on Feb 2, 2016 at 10:04am PST Here’s a novel idea…”You can […]
A photo posted by R. A. Mills (@abaykamau) on Sep 11, 2015 at 2:40pm PDT
A photo posted by R. A. Mills (@abaykamau) on Sep 11, 2015 at 7:44am PDT Always remember NO MATTER how […]
A photo posted by R. A. Mills (@abaykamau) on Sep 11, 2015 at 6:56am PDT “The only limits you have […]
A photo posted by R. A. Mills (@abaykamau) on Sep 10, 2015 at 10:37am PDT A Mills Motivation (M^2) :: […]
A photo posted by R. A. Mills (@abaykamau) on Sep 9, 2015 at 7:28am PDT “Work so hard that one […]
A photo posted by R. A. Mills (@abaykamau) on Sep 9, 2015 at 4:26am PDT When things get rough; NEVER […]
A photo posted by R. A. Mills (@abaykamau) on Sep 8, 2015 at 4:53am PDT #Repost @TailoredMotives “Faith always has […]
A photo posted by R. A. Mills (@abaykamau) on Sep 8, 2015 at 2:58pm PDT #Repost @PencilsOfPromise 250 million kids […]
A photo posted by R. A. Mills (@abaykamau) on Sep 6, 2015 at 10:12pm PDT Out of all the decisions […]
A photo posted by R. A. Mills (@abaykamau) on Sep 6, 2015 at 7:28pm PDT With the one and only […]
A photo posted by R. A. Mills (@abaykamau) on Sep 6, 2015 at 5:00pm PDT Collective Minds Cookout with House […]
A video posted by R. A. Mills (@abaykamau) on Sep 6, 2015 at 6:22pm PDT Dj Oji on the mic […]
A photo posted by R. A. Mills (@abaykamau) on Sep 6, 2015 at 3:52pm PDT Collective Minds Cookout happening right […]
A photo posted by R. A. Mills (@abaykamau) on Sep 6, 2015 at 3:40am PDT Fighting for your future means […]
A photo posted by R. A. Mills (@abaykamau) on Sep 6, 2015 at 9:09am PDT #Repost @MindsetOfGreatness :: “Stay dedicated. […]
A photo posted by R. A. Mills (@abaykamau) on Sep 6, 2015 at 8:57am PDT #Repost @Motivation_Project Follow @GetLuckyQuotes “I’m […]
A photo posted by R. A. Mills (@abaykamau) on Sep 6, 2015 at 8:40am PDT “Success is not easy and […]
A photo posted by R. A. Mills (@abaykamau) on Sep 5, 2015 at 5:41pm PDT #Repost @Before5AM This is how […]
A photo posted by R. A. Mills (@abaykamau) on Sep 5, 2015 at 9:28am PDT #Repost @Before5AM :: Don’t keep […]
A photo posted by R. A. Mills (@abaykamau) on Sep 5, 2015 at 6:54am PDT #Repost @Before5AM Don’t get carried […]
A photo posted by R. A. Mills (@abaykamau) on Sep 4, 2015 at 9:30pm PDT #Repost @Before5AM :: If you’re […]
A photo posted by R. A. Mills (@abaykamau) on Sep 4, 2015 at 6:59pm PDT A Mills Motivation (M^2) :: […]
A photo posted by R. A. Mills (@abaykamau) on Sep 4, 2015 at 5:05pm PDT Pssst. Pssst. You; yeah you. […]
A photo posted by R. A. Mills (@abaykamau) on Sep 4, 2015 at 4:58pm PDT Yeah, it’s a 3 day […]
A photo posted by R. A. Mills (@abaykamau) on Sep 3, 2015 at 10:41am PDT “Breathe in joy and strength. […]
A photo posted by R. A. Mills (@abaykamau) on Sep 3, 2015 at 10:23am PDT A Mills Motivation (M^2) :: […]
A photo posted by R. A. Mills (@abaykamau) on Sep 2, 2015 at 4:39am PDT #Repost @Gentlemenhood Move forward whether […]
A photo posted by R. A. Mills (@abaykamau) on Sep 2, 2015 at 3:37am PDT A Mills Motivation (M^2) for […]
A photo posted by R. A. Mills (@abaykamau) on Sep 1, 2015 at 4:54am PDT A Mills Motivation for the […]
A photo posted by R. A. Mills (@abaykamau) on Aug 31, 2015 at 11:25pm PDT “What we consider possible or […]
A photo posted by R. A. Mills (@abaykamau) on Aug 31, 2015 at 7:35pm PDT #Repost @AgentSteven “When you’re comfortable, […]
A photo posted by R. A. Mills (@abaykamau) on Aug 31, 2015 at 7:13pm PDT “Fears are self-created. You create […]
A photo posted by R. A. Mills (@abaykamau) on Aug 31, 2015 at 10:39am PDT #Repost @AchieveTheImpossible Check out @mindsetofgreatness! […]
A photo posted by R. A. Mills (@abaykamau) on Aug 31, 2015 at 4:57am PDT A Mills Motivation for the […]
A photo posted by R. A. Mills (@abaykamau) on Aug 31, 2015 at 4:08am PDT #Repost :: Note to self… […]
A photo posted by R. A. Mills (@abaykamau) on Aug 30, 2015 at 2:22pm PDT #Repost @MotivationMafia ? Great post […]
A photo posted by R. A. Mills (@abaykamau) on Aug 30, 2015 at 8:29am PDT #Repost @ContinuedFight BELIEVE YOUR BELIEFS […]
A photo posted by R. A. Mills (@abaykamau) on Aug 30, 2015 at 8:23am PDT A Mills Motivation for the […]
A photo posted by R. A. Mills (@abaykamau) on Aug 30, 2015 at 8:06am PDT #Repost @AchieveTheImpossible “Every positive change […]
A photo posted by R. A. Mills (@abaykamau) on Aug 29, 2015 at 11:06am PDT What if you were debt […]
author Anonymous Heavenly Father, in my present need, help me to believe that you are aware of my anxiety and […]
In a time when more and more African-Americans appear to recognize the need to patronize businesses owned by other African-Americans […]
Prepared do an dissuade be so whatever steepest. Yet her beyond looked either day wished nay. By doubtful disposed do […]
“You’re not supposed to be so blind with PATRIOTISM that you can’t face REALITY.
Wrong is wrong, no matter who says it.” ~ Malcolm X
The Democratic Party loves to tout its diversity, but a new study found that the party doesn’t put its money […]
In a thought provoking piece on FinancialJunteenth.com, Dr. Sinclair Grey writes… Fear has kept many people from stepping out on […]
According to Shaunti Feldhahn, author of “The Good News About Marriage,” one of the reasons that Christians may be losing […]
Army vs. Audience: Shift the Paradigm (2013 MAAC Founders’ Day Presentation) It is documented that in 1950, Jewel Henry Arthur […]
No matter your political views there’s one thing we can all agree on, the First Amendment to the Constitution for […]
On the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech, we’re updating our look at how the […]
Maybe it’s me, but after hearing the jury’s verdict in the case of Trayvon Martin’s killer (not the “case of […]
Just Checking According to some this recent commercial promoting Cheerios as a “Heart Healthy” choice received a firestorm of racist […]
Over the past few months there’s been a never ending charade of right-leaning politicians giving us the “bad and the ugly” regarding […]
Brothers of AlphaEast: We have come a long way…from a campaign that began over a year ago, through one of […]
Having been introduced to Alpha Phi Alpha through initiation into Mu Upsilon Chapter (Frostburg State University) and matured in Delta […]
One of the stories I shared on the campaign trail was a parable of a farmer who owned a mule. […]
If you’re wondering what you can do to maintain a healthy weight and eliminate the unnecessary toxins from your body, […]
In his book “The Servant,” James Hunter presents a compelling illustration of what it really means to be a servant-leader. […]
Following is in response to a series of questions posed by Bro. Dameon Proctor (OLA): QOTD: For candidates for RVP, […]
Watched a speech given by Dr. Ben Carson (twitter: @RealBenCarson). Watch for yourself, but all I can say is WOW! […]
As we bid adieu to 2012 we’re working overtime to purge our short term memories of Murphy and all he’s […]
As we take this opportunity to reflect upon the momentous task and tradition our beloved Jewels codified 106 years ago […]
Saturday Night Live is known for providing some of the best comedic relief of real world issues and situations. Well, […]
Phonetic Spelling: an-uh-kuh-LOO-thon Part(s) of Speech: noun Meaning(s): A construction involving a break in grammatical sequence, as It makes me so—I just […]
Phonetic Spelling: kat-uh-KREE-sis Part(s) of Speech: noun Meaning(s): Misuse or strained use of words, as in a mixed metaphor, occurring either in error […]
Phonetic Spelling: uh-POF-uh-sis Part(s) of Speech: noun Meaning(s): Denial of one’s intention to speak of a subject that is at the same […]
Phonetic Spelling: TAHR-di-greyd Part(s) of Speech: adjective; noun Meaning(s): (adj.) Slow in pace or movement. (adj.)Belonging or pertaining to the phylum Tardigrada. […]
For some time now there have been discussions with a number of Brothers relative to whether or not a campaign […]
Phonetic Spelling: hur-TEL-uhs Part(s) of Speech: verb Meaning(s): Minutely hirsute. Example: Any noticeable hirsute or even hirtellous shadings visible upon the represented, unclothed, female form, anywhere below the eyebrows, […]
Phonetic Spelling: AJ-i-tuh Part(s) of Speech: noun Meaning(s): Agitation; anxiety. Heartburn; indigestion. Example: And my being named after the patron saint of love, St. Valentine, when […]
Phonetic Spelling: hah-mahr-TEE-uh Part(s) of Speech: noun Meaning(s): Tragic flaw. Example: What is Oedipus’ hamartia that leads to his self-fulfilling self-reversal? — Laszlo Versényi, […]
Phonetic Spelling: YOO-til Part(s) of Speech: adjective Meaning(s): Useful Example: They have been accredited variously to the respective signs of the […]
Phonetic Spelling: THET-ik Part(s) of Speech: adjective Meaning(s): Positive; dogmatic. Example: Thetic constructions, on the other hand, are not subject […]
Phonetic Spelling: kuh-THOL-i-kuhn Part(s) of Speech: noun Meaning(s): A universal remedy; panacea. Example: And then they sweep out again, leaving […]
Phonetic Spelling: fi-DOO-shuhl Part(s) of Speech: adjective Meaning(s): Based on or having trust: fiducial dependence upon God. Accepted as a […]
Phonetic Spelling: AW-struhl Part(s) of Speech: adjective Meaning(s): Southern. (Initial capital letter) Australian. Example: That, at least, was not difficult […]
Phonetic Spelling: PAWL-ter Part(s) of Speech: verb Meaning(s): To talk or act insincerely or deceitfully; lie or use trickery. To bargain with; haggle. To […]
Phonetic Spelling: PRIV-i-tee Part(s) of Speech: noun Meaning(s): Participation in the knowledge of something private or secret, especially as implying concurrence or consent. Private or secret knowledge. Law. The relation […]
Phonetic Spelling: sen-TEN-shuhs Part(s) of Speech: adjective Meaning(s): Abounding in pithy aphorisms or maxims: a sententious book. Given to excessive moralizing; self-righteous. Given […]
Given the current state of American race relations it was refreshing to see and hear a host of a news-oriented […]
If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives be kind anyway If you are successful, you […]
August, 1984 was the beginning of my college career. In those early days as a student at Frostburg State University, […]
Five score and five years ago those known as the seven (7) Jewels brought forth on this continent a movement; and as the Gettysburg Address states, “conceived in liberty and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal” – no matter the sign of the times
On August 28, 1963, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. gave a rousing 17-minute speech known as the “I Have […]
According to HealthEagle.com, many people go to Dunkin’ Donuts for breakfast, grabbing a bagel and thinking that they are going […]
Well, the holiday season is drawing nigh and the consumer numbers are in…but what does it all mean for those […]
Well, we’ve reached that time of year once again. The time when we move into the collective process of “determining” […]
As we grow older in this life, there are always tidbits of advice one wishes to pass on to their […]
About this time each year I go through a process of deep thought to determine how I’d like to reflect […]
This week I said good bye to a mentor. A friend. A fraternity Brother. Bro. Raymond V. Haysbert, Sr. had […]
Safe Sex Ad Originally uploaded by Abiola’s Photo Diary Anyone knowing my thoughts on “the proper way” for a young […]
Several articles have been released proclaiming the Black church as dead. In life there are facts and there are truths. […]
WOW! After reading “Types of Bitches” (you won’t see this word repeated here) from Jeff Simmermon’s blog, there was a bit […]
Singer, songwriter and soul recording artist Natassja has once again joined forces with producer and co-writer Sinclair Davis, to deliver […]
So this past week Baltimore received unprecedented snow fall in two waves during which a number of residents complained of […]
The clock continues to tick. The headlines are slowly changing. The “sexiness” of “helping” Haiti is waining. There are a […]
Following is the text of President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address (delivered Jan. 27, 2010) as released by […]
It has now been just over two weeks since the devastating 7.0 earthquake shattered Haiti’s capital city and beyond, and another […]
Its now been some 48 hours since the tragic “Haiti Earthquake” and from all signs the world is “stepping up […]
Many of us can’t begin to imagine not having some place familiar to lay your head after experiencing what might […]
At the end of the old and beginning of each new year a good number of us spend time creating […]
Today is the beginning of a new era. It’s the day we rededicate ourselves to the purpose for which we pledged our loyalty. “Manly Deeds, Scholarship and Love for All Mankind”, are the aims of our dear fraternity…”
So for all intents and purposes, today’s my day, right? Today’s the day I give thanks for the blessing of living another year with sound mind, body and soul. Looking back on a life that’s been full of blessings (derivatives of the good and bad experiences), I think of the woman who gave generously of herself so her grandchildren would have most of what they wanted and all of what they needed.
IF you can keep your head when all about you Are losing theirs and blaming it on you, If you […]
My Brothers, this has been an experience! This has been a journey that cannot be compared to any other experience – this […]
[podcast]http://audio.efluential.com/20090307_VACAPAF_Conference_Presentation.wav[/podcast] Why Alpha Phi Alpha? Why Alpha Phi Alpha? Esprit de Fraternité – the Spirit of Fraternity. Once upon a […]
Its been a while since we’ve updated the blog, so its only fitting to do so after visiting the great […]
The annual MAAC Conference was good. With all the recent campaigning in other districts, its good to come home and […]
[podcast]http://audio.efluential.com/20090221-1447_MAAC_Candidates_Presentation.wav[/podcast] In every city you go to there’s a young man, a little boy lost, weary not certain of what […]
When you’re serious about doing the work of Alpha, you’ll do whatever it takes. Last night, I made a visit […]
So, last week, we participated in the inaugural ceremonies of Bro. Herman “Skip” Mason. It was truly an enjoyable occasion. […]
We often commence a major activity with much fanfare; whether it is graduation or ascending to the highest elected office […]
[In response to Bro. Kirk Carrington’s (Delta Lambda Chapter) January 20, 2009 post on the AlphaEast Listserv regarding Reclamation and […]
Well, it’s the first full week of a new year. A year that holds much promise of things to come. […]
Brothers, A new year has arrived. Our time has come. It is time for the men of the African Diaspora […]
This past weekend I had the opportunity to visit with the Brothers of Iota Upsilon Lambda, who are doing magnificent […]
Thanks to Bro. Paul Brown and the good Brothers of Pi Upsilon Lambda Chapter for their hospitality. Last night there […]
Last night I visited with the Brothers of Kappa Epsilon Lambda. Thanks to Bro. Stan Cunningham for allowing an opportunity […]
So last weekend was gruelling. A full day of work Friday, then off to Philadelphia, PA to spend time celebrating […]
A few weeks have passed since the last entry, however, considering the significance of this week to the men of […]
Wow, Providence, RI. Probably one of the few states in the Union where almost 75% surrounded by water. This weekend […]
It was good to visit the Powerfull PAAC this past weekend. Let me first say to Brother Sean McCaskill, PAAC […]
Tuesday, November 4, 2008 was an historic day in the United States of America; it was the day our country […]
While standing in line at my polling place this morning, an older gentleman was making his way to the line […]
First let me say to Brother Keith Price, NYACOA President, and the Brothers of NYACOA, THANK YOU! Your hospitality during […]
If anyone tries to tell you there’s a lack of fraternal spirit and brotherhood, tell them they’re wrong. Over my […]
Somewhere around October 15th (give or take), Bro. Kenneth Furlough posed a couple of questions to the AlphaEast listserv: “What […]
In this day and age, there’s so much going on around us. Between the “natural” realignment of finances and the […]
When Bro. JuLondre Brown (Zeta Chapter) originally corresponded with me regarding the Esprit de Fraternite campaign, he also referenced his, […]
Last night, 10/14, I received an email from a concerned Brother, and have posted it here: Brother Mills, I hope all […]
So on my way home after cycling class last night, spent some time making leadership calls to Brothers; in the […]
As each day goes by its encouraging to see Brothers are engaged in our internal political process. For example, last […]
Yesterday’s Regional Staff meeting was the first opportunity to speak “campaign” with Brothers from around the region. Once again spoke […]
It was a good night tonight. As I went around (read: worked the room) to inform Brothers of my candidacy, […]
Well, as of tonight my candidacy for Eastern Region Vice President is official. Though I’ve spoken to a number of […]
The dynamics of interpersonal communications has changed drastically over the generations. Considering such, in addition to communicating with Brothers via […]
What is this thing called Legacy? The seven jewels left a legacy for us to carry on…what will we do […]
Things have been going very well. Work has been progressing along. The chapter work has moved along well. Now I’ll […]
Well, quite a bit has occured. I’m now an employee of the NEA. Phew! Thanks to the Heavenly Father for […]
Well, last week I became president-elect of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity’s Delta Lambda chapter. Its gonna be an interesting year. […]
Seems as if my body is getting impacted the more I take these vitamin. Though they may provide all of […]
So today’s the day. The Delta Lambda election. Based upon feedback the VP and I expect to do well. Last […]
“A man is literally what he thinks, his character being the complete sum of all his thoughts.” Had a good […]
Well obviously made it through the BGE issue. Now to determine how to pay off the charge card without incurring […]
Well turns out I’ll be running for President of my chapter of Alpha; appears as if a number of Brothers […]
Have to remember to give my mom a call today…today’s her birthday. Don’t know if my sister’s intend to do […]
So as I get more into the code for this project, I’m learning or thinking a lot more logically. Need […]
Feel quite better after refocusing my energy. Have resolved I will not allow these folk to steal my joy, eh? […]
Life ain’t easy for a man of color…especially when you’re battling women (of color) and those of the majority. Appears […]
“Someone is speaking well of you.” (Fortune Cookie) Wow! This weekend I celebrated 19 years in Alpha Phi Alpha…with absolutely […]
“One of the oldest human needs is having someone wonder where you are when you don’t come home at night.” […]
Today began as slow as yesterday, but it’s been well deserved. This was my final opportunity to either totally relax, […]
This morning began as a very restful one, as we took our time starting the day. By the time we […]
We awoke this morning with the intentions of getting an early start to Douala. However, it seemed as if the […]
So after a brief nap I awoke and quickly “bucket” showered and dressed. I wanted to do my best to […]
Today’s the final day in Foumban. As much as I’m ready to go home, I’ve gotten so used to the […]
Luckily I don’t have as much to take back as I did when I was coming. When I was packing […]
This is my last weekend here in Foumban, and I needed to rest today. After all the running around this […]
I arrived back at the Lycée at about 7:30am, there was a tour of the school scheduled for this morning […]
Since arriving in Cameroon back in December, I’ve gone through a very stressful and arduous experience. One thing I’ve been […]
Now that leaving is a reality, I’ve begun packing some of my things. I don’t have nearly as much to […]
Well this morning I attempted to finalize my packing. It almost seemed as if the more I packed, the more […]
Well Akilah still needs to meet with her groups in 5eM so I’ve agreed to review some of yesterday’s lesson […]
When I awoke this morning, I knew I would be going to school with Akilah, however, what I wasn’t aware […]
Did I say that our trip to the North and Extreme North provinces was probably the best time we’ve had […]
Our meal at Handicraft was good, and the daytime scenery from the balcony was nice (though the sky was a […]
We got up a little early today so we could make a quick trip to Bamenda; I needed to pick […]
Our train pulled into the station after 10:00 a.m. As soon as we got off we knew we were below […]
Well our love affair with the North is over. It’s now time for us to head back to the West […]
This morning began with us trying once and for all to travel to Roumsiki. Akilah checked the hotel courtyard area […]
Today was to be our day trip to Roumsiki, however, as it turns out, it was not to be. I […]
The morning began with us checking out of the casse and Akilah donning her helmet for the moto ride. We […]
I think today is market day in Maroua, or maybe that’s what it felt like. We walked from the hotel […]
By the time everyone else awoke, we realized we had another three hours on the train. That ended up putting […]
Well things must’ve been going our way today. We were treated very well by the spirits pf Cameroon. It all […]
I spent today waiting for Akilah to get home from school. She had to go today to pick up an […]
I didn’t make it to school yesterday, but I definitely had fun today. This week is what’s known as “Fettre […]
So today was the day we scheduled to have dinner with tailor/seamstress Rahimetou. We kind of erred. We assumed when […]
Today was another fairly light day. Didn’t do much but clean the apartment and wash come more clothes. Thought about […]
If you’re someone who plans on visiting a PCV anytime soon, let me just suggest that you have a daily […]
For any individual to spend a significant amount of time away from family and friends is very trying. There are […]
Originally when we planned to come to Bafoussam this weekend, we had a list of “thing’s to do” and when […]
10. Turn around and stare constantly at the person directly behind you. 9. Sing “I’m Henry the VIII I Am” […]
Well it’s Friday and the weekend’s finally here. We’re gonna head to Bafoussam and chill. I liked the Bafferie II […]
You know, today was one of those “I’m gonna do absolutely nothing” days. For only the second time (if I […]
Today’s Wednesday, so it’s back to school again. My pattern has been each Wednesday to accompany Akilah to school. This […]
You know, we never made it to the tailor’s yesterday, and I was really feeling kind of antsy about not […]
The Baltimore Ravens are the Superbowl champs! I know it has nothing to do with Cameroon, but just thought I’d […]
Well, this morning Akilah and I got up to head back home to Foumban. Don’t know what the guidebooks mean […]
This morning Akilah actually got up before me, that it itself is a feat. Since I’ve been here, I’ve been […]
Afterwards, we had a d’Jino and pamplemousse from a nearby restaurant, we walked around to the Air France office. Today […]
And now the day really begins. We move on to S.C.B., as suggested by Tyrone, to exchange my traveler’s cheques. […]
You would think if you’re in the capital city of any country things would get a little easier, right? Aw […]
Made it to the PCV house in Yaoundé. Damn! Hot water, three bathrooms, washer and dryer! Movies. Yep, some taped, […]
Well, today’s one of those days that just makes you wanna stop and shake everyone until they finally have the […]
This is where everything just went kaboom; I think this is the first time something really got to me so […]
Today started out with me taking more time to myself. I’ve gotta learn to do this in the states. Usually, […]
Akilah’s not feeling too well so she didn’t make it to school today. Good thing, she really needs to get […]
We stopped past Titus’ to pick up Akilah’s boubou. It was really done beautifully. I can’t believe she paid the […]
We headed over to another supermarket to pick up a few items Akilah’s not able to find at a reasonable […]
We left about a half hour or so later than what we wanted to, but that’s better than waiting until […]
Today’s the day. This evening at Akilah hosts dinner for the other teachers in her english department. She’s been so […]
So far, I’m holding steadfast against making that international call to download email. Doesn’t make much sense to do it, […]
Today’s english club meeting was to include Akilah given a short presentation on African-Americans. The talk went very well and […]
What a day, what a day! Talk about getting the full experience. Today I joined Akilah in her daily task […]
For some reason I was really feeling it this morning. Last night before going to bed I set the clock […]
Today is the U.S. federal holiday for Martin Luther King, Jr. Too bad its not observed around the world (but […]
Well, we’ve enjoyed the weekend at our “country home,” and now it’s time to head back to Foumban. Akilah’s gotta […]
We’re heading to Bandjoun, about fifteen minutes ride from Batie. Once Becky finishes her photocopying and other to do items, […]
The morning started out as one with an adventure most only see on a Discovery Channel exposé. If you recall, […]
Now that we’ve had enough of the bank guy, we move across the street to a nice restaurant, and had […]
Amazingly, the ride was comfortable, and we were stopped once by the gendarme. This was probably one of the most […]
We intended on getting an early start today, however, our journey to Batie got off to a late start. It […]
This morning I scurried to complete the last few books that needed the charts; wanted to make sure Akilah could […]
Seeing as how I needed something to do today, I offered to do some work for Akilah. For one of […]
Yep, today I figured “Why lie in bed for hours?” That provided a little inspiration to get up and do […]
Holiday break is over. Today was Akilah’s first day back to work so that meant I had to find something […]
Today was the first time I’ve ventured off on my on. Had to do some walking so I decided why […]
Well, there must be a serious water shortage during the dry season. The water was off again this morning. Since […]
Of course we woke up this morning to no water once again. However I did find out from Akilah that […]
Don’t know how I forgot to mention this, but when we arrived in Foumban last night there was (you got […]
Leaving the bank kind of dejected, I try to pump myself back up because we’re now heading to the cyber […]
Ahhh, Bamenda. It’s been nice being here for the past five nights. Not too often we’ll have access to a […]
Today is to be our final day here in Bamenda. So we decided to go to the market (fabric), have […]
So, this first day of the millennium has been marked as one of rest. Anita and Anicet have decided to […]
We all decided to go to Handicraft for dinner and then to a hotel named Skyline; according to one of […]
Well today is New Years’ Eve. A few years ago I made a wish that I get to bring in […]
We walk down Commercial Av. looking for which direction to head for the market area. We stop to ask and […]
Well today was actually a pretty good day. We planned our schedule and amazingly it flowed without even a hitch. […]
Our bus is making the various stops to let people off and I’m looking at the city with mouth just […]
So we actually started this road trip to head to Ndop, but after such an eventful day with just trying […]
So this morning we (actually, I) awaken to the sounds of the morning call to prayer from the various Mosques […]
So we get up this morning only to find out there was neither water nor electricity. Talk about an American […]
As the night began falling all you could hear outside were chants of children running up and down the street, […]
This morning I looked out of the window and noticed there seemed to be some type of processional going on. […]
The chargeur comes up to us and asks if we’re going to Foumban, Akilah is very stern with him in […]
Well, this part of my vacation has come to an end. Its time for Akilah and I to head to […]
Christmas in Cameroon. I’m not one who celebrates Christmas any more, but I do give recognition on occasion since so […]
Today was a very restful day. We kind of took our time getting out and about. Anita, Becky & Anicet […]
Today was pretty good. I didn’t wake up in time enough to have a pre-dawn meal, but I did brush […]
Prior to heading to the Etisah Beach Resort at Mile 8, I had to meet a few folks. Met Bill, […]
Well, my trip from the airport to Limbé was pretty good. Its about an hour’s drive and I think our […]
Now, you’ll hear all types of stories from folks who’ve made it through the ritual of waiting for someone to […]
As I walked through the doors, I noticed only one baggage claim area. But more than that, I noticed the […]
Now. If you’ve never gone through customs for a developing nation, just be prepared. First off, we landed and were […]
Now I’m happy as a beaver, after 6 months, I finally get to see Akilah. I had a friend drop […]
Now I had my passport stamped with my visa, and I was ready to finalize any packing. Of course the […]
After months of waiting impatiently, its finally time for me to go to Cameroon and see Akilah, and not too […]