Mondi Fun Run and Flat Mommy!

Sunday my organization participated in the Mondi Fun Run 5K in Richards Bay. We competed with other organizations to see who had the best table (fun for the kids and decorations.)

We had balloons, hopscotch, candy, face paint, cold drink (pop,) popsicle bags, water and I was even dressed as a clown. I personally think that we had the most energetic and well-prepared table and the kids seemed to love it but unfortunately we lost. The race was also fundraiser for local schools and the school that had the most school spirit was awarded an extra prize. Because we participated in having a table we were given a check for R15,000 (approximately $2,100.) The race had been planned for a month or two ago but because of the rain it was changed. Thus meant that I was not involved in any of the planning but it was still great to be able help out. This was my first fundraising activity with my organization and I was glad that I was able to participate.

Yesterday I received my Flat Mommy in the mail. I was a little confused when I opened it because I could not figure out what it was and why I had received a drawn person. It took me a second to figure out, but once I saw the necklace I knew it was my mommy. For those of you who do not know what a Flat Mommy is, it is based off of Flat Stanly. Flat Stanley was a book that was written in 1964. There was then a project in 1994 that was developed to encourage letter writing. Instead of just sending letter, people would send Flat Stanley’s. They would take their Flat Stanley everywhere they went and take pictures with it. With my Flat Mommy I received and adorable letter talking about how I could now take my Flat Mommy with me allowing my mommy to experience everything with me. Flat Mommy also came with a bottle of Franks Hot Sauce, which I love. So Flat Mommy and I enjoyed our first meal out together last night. I can hardly wait for all of the adventures Flat Mommy and I have in the future! So if your ever wondering why I have a paper person in my pictures don’t worry, it’s just my Flat Mommy joining me in this crazy Peace Corps adventure! Here we are getting ready to hang the bananas to ripen. We cut them off the tree because they were on our side of the fence!