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A-Lok l'Atomique: When I'm Warm More Likely That You Notice Me.
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A-Lok's stories on what it's like living in Freetown, Sierra Leone. Tuesday, March 27, 2007. When I'm Warm More Likely That You Notice Me. Good god, I can't believe it's March 27th already. I left on what day, the 16th? Could that be true? Not bad. I'm doing well, then, making progress professionally despite recent setbacks, and learning and seeing new things. I've been lucky to have had many enlightening conversations during my time here with both the locals and with the people I meet.
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A-Lok l'Atomique: I'm a whiner.
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A-Lok's stories on what it's like living in Freetown, Sierra Leone. Tuesday, May 01, 2007. I’ve been living in Africa on-and-off since November, and every little “inconvenience” about living here still makes me giggle. Last Wednesday I was at a party and Adam made a comment (crack? Ermm) about me being rude (. 8221; When she said it, she practically squealed, and I beamed so brightly. The former, I had been so used to it that I stopped noticing any difficulties. The quintessential Spoiled Brat: Fortunate...
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A-Lok l'Atomique: Rape Statistics/quotes. Might be triggering.
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A-Lok's stories on what it's like living in Freetown, Sierra Leone. Thursday, March 29, 2007. Rape Statistics/quotes. Might be triggering. None of this is surprising, but it's an important reminder sometimes:. Also: I read today that the first rape case to be sent to trial and fully prosecuted in Sierra Leone occured in 1999. Nineteen-ninety-nine. Not even ten years ago. The. I want to barf. Also: Paris Hilton may or may not have had breast implants. And people wonder why I keep taking breaks. Rape Stati...
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A-Lok l'Atomique: Photos from the drive to work.
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A-Lok's stories on what it's like living in Freetown, Sierra Leone. Wednesday, March 28, 2007. Photos from the drive to work. It's really crazy to see the things people carry on their heads sometimes:. I leaned over the driver's arms to take this photo outside her window. I just liked the greenery:. And other random, older, photos of areas near my office:. A little stream I found buried behind an old shack:. Where I buy fruit:. Posted by Anna, Pikin Protector. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Justice,...
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A-Lok l'Atomique: A-HA!
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A-Lok's stories on what it's like living in Freetown, Sierra Leone. Wednesday, May 02, 2007. After commenting about the fact that “Geez, A-Lok, you seem tired - is everything ok? 8221; I answered a resounding, guttural, whiny, lengthy “NOOOO, *I can’t sleep,*” to which she suggested that I do something very simple that I’d never have dared do without her permission: Switch my mattress with that of the other bed in my apartment. Duh, right? And Temporary Roommate is returning this weekend!
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A-Lok l'Atomique: Africanna?
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A-Lok's stories on what it's like living in Freetown, Sierra Leone. Thursday, February 15, 2007. I have spent the day alternatively smiling and feeling anxious, shopping in my head ("I need a dentist appointment before I go, a haircut, a mosquito net, a. a. a.") and feeling something that I can't quite place, can't quite articulate. But I think the closest thing to it might be fear. After my initial thoughts of holy fuck you're fucking kidding me I love you Save the Children yes yes yes. Erred in its rep...
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A-Lok l'Atomique: First Day Back in Sierra Leone.
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A-Lok's stories on what it's like living in Freetown, Sierra Leone. Tuesday, March 20, 2007. First Day Back in Sierra Leone. I woke up this morning long after morning had actually passed – 2pm. The jetlag is obviously taking its toll. As I write this I am sitting in the Save the Children residential compound outside the gigantic guest house where I will be lodged throughout my stay. The. I'm so happy to be back. Posted by Anna, Pikin Protector. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Anna, Pikin Protector.
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A-Lok l'Atomique: My work.
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A-Lok's stories on what it's like living in Freetown, Sierra Leone. Thursday, March 22, 2007. SL signed the UNCRC in 1990. Article 44 of this Convention says that each signatory State has to provide a report on how they are protecting children's rights every two-to-ten years. Article 45 of the UNCRC says that it is up to NGOs to monitor the implementation of this convention. It says that NGOs may coordinate a coalition to write a counter-report to that of the Government. After the Government submitted it...
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A-Lok l'Atomique: Most Boring Entry Ever: To The Airport I Go.
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A-Lok's stories on what it's like living in Freetown, Sierra Leone. Thursday, February 01, 2007. Most Boring Entry Ever: To The Airport I Go. To the airport I went. Really. I sit at the airport as I write this. It is 12:30am and my flight is at 3:45am. We will fly to Senegal first before going to London, but thankfully the time in Senegal will be very short (only 45 minutes.) In the meantime, let me tell my faithful readers about my evening. B) a hovercraft (which does not work). I must start off by sayi...
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