CATWALK, COCKTAILS, and CLEAVAGE

I bet you never thought Peace Corps could be a AIDS benefit function. I haven't written in a while because Ethan and I have found ourselves emersed in the planning, organizing, and managing of the 2006 SamoaTel Fashion Awards. We have become part of a team of people that have pulled off what was dubbed 'the best party' of the year. I mean, if we had society pages here...we would be in it. It was a great sponsor party and tomorrow is the actual show for the public. For me, being involved with the media (television, newspaper, and radio), the fundraising, the logistics, the organizing...its all exilherating. Ethan has attacked the stage, lights, and catwalk making with a fellow a PCV and they are on fire. Ill write more when I have time...gotta run.

So, Saturday night was the fashion awards. Huge success! The place was packed with about 1000 people and everyone enjoyed the show. The glitches were small and I am so happy it is over. Yesterday, the staff and the visiting designer and models went to the beach and we had a great time.

This morning in the taxi ride over to the office, I watched the crew boats in the harbour preparing for next weeks races and I had my first thoughts of missing this country and getting sad about leaving. I mean, I only have two months left!!! I can't believe it. This country feels like home and always be my second country. That's it for now.