Katya Kurtova von Rockinov’s blog

Out of the Village

2009-03-11T13:11:05Z

I have moved to a new flat in Kampala. A new flat and new neighborhood on the opposite side of town. I have to say it is a nice switch, though I do miss Kasubi, “the village”, from time to time. Some would say I’ve “upgraded”, though looking a...

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"Mzungu! Why you no love me no more?!" and other randomness...

2009-03-09T23:09:15Z

I have decided to try to start writing more. I find it therapeutic. Not that I need a dose of therapy (it is arguable) but most people do and don’t realize or admit it. I’m an admitter. I admit that I have my prejudices, I admit that I can be ...

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My International Women's Day Salute!

2009-03-08T23:04:15Z

Hello everyone and Happy International Women's Day! A day that is not on most calendars unless you've written it in yourself, and a day that is largely forgotten, overlooked, not celebrated. Well, I'm celebrating from the purple folding chair ...

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"You Are Lost!": My 2009 Return to Gulu

2009-02-12T22:09:17Z

3 February-8 February 2009 I feel that my last several blogs have started with, “It has been long since I’ve written…” or something to that effect. Perhaps I should just start saying, “Hello! I am still alive and well in Uganda!” or somethin...

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This is Uganda...

2008-08-10T10:31:09Z

I have not written in quite some time because I have simply been too busy. So much AMAZING stuff has been happening and it just kills me that I haven’t been updating my readers! This blog entry is going to be more of a small (or maybe not so sm...

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First Year in Uganda Down...

2008-08-07T09:16:52Z

Hey everyone! Today is officially my 1 year anniversary with Uganda (well, living here). It's actually just past my 2 year anniversary with falling in love with this country. Can you believe it?! I can't. I celebrated my 1 year anniversary b...

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Happiness

2008-07-11T20:49:01Z

It has occurred to me that complete happiness, for me, seems to be found in Gulu. A few months ago I was interviewing for a one year fellowship which would have required me moving to Gulu and quite frankly, I did not want to do it. If I was ask...

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This is Bat Country

2008-07-10T21:23:47Z

**Quickly I want to thank some of you for your witty responses to my last entry. Yes, you are right…it is god that I’m not working in southern Uganda because you’re right, I probably would have written something like: “more later from the southe...

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Illegal Milk and Chicken Club Sandwiches

2008-07-10T14:13:51Z

I would like to start this entry with a correction to my last two. Now, I assure you, I know the difference between a ferry and a fairy. It may not have appeared that way in my last two entries, but I do! Thank you, Mom, for bringing that to m...

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You Can Take The Girl Out Of The Country...

2008-07-04T09:51:57Z

It is the American Independence Day and I am celebrating with a relatively quiet vacation in Ssese Islands. Kalangala to be precise. I have to say I am missing bar-b-ques, fireworks and my mom’s homemade ice cream, but the island has been quite...

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