bits & pieces of me: grand opening day!

Well today was Musana’s grand opening and to sum things up real quick, it was a BIG success! We started setting up around 8:30 and of course nothing arrived until 10:30 because we are on Ugandan time here but oh well, what can ya do. We had a huge tent, tables, chairs, a “blue carpet” instead of a red carpet, confetti, drinks, snacks, a dj, SUPER loud music and a tonnn of people! It was awesome. Lutta, the in country manager of Musana, entertained everyone along with the DJ while we waited for all of the local government leaders and guests to arrive. The entertainment consisted of cross dressers dancing and singing (absolutely one of the funniest things i have ever seen in my life), Lutta’s jokes and the audience members dancing. It was a big hit and then when the major and town council members showed up Pastor Francis, one of our most prominent partners here in Lugazi, led the ceremony. We sang the Ugandan national anthem and then they had us “muzungus” sing our national anthem. It was hilarious i felt SO proud to be an American. It’s funny how when you are in another country you come to appreciate America sooooo much. But after that the major spoke, the town clerk, Pastor Francis, Melissa (one of the creators of Musana) and then we had a big ribbon cutting and it was done! Everyone bought jewelry and danced and it was a great day. These Musana women are so amazing and I cannot believe how much I am going to miss them when I leave Uganda. The pictures below are from today!

Other than that things are good! We have been busy preparing for the store opening and getting everyone better since our whole house has a parasite but besides that, Uganda is great. Time is going by fast. I truly can’t believe my six weeks is up next week but I am so grateful to have been here and for all my experiences. Hope all is well in America! Love and miss you all!