Another title

I now officially hold the title of Mafeteng District Security Representative. Sounds like a big deal, right? Not so much, but I did get to come to Maseru for training and now have a PC-issued phone. I just can't use it for anything but PC business and emergencies.

Every district in Lesotho has a security rep who receives communication from PC Lesotho about safety and security issues and incidents in the country. My responsibility is to pass that info along to the Volunteers in my district and be available for them to contact in case of an emergency. There are also some other responsibilities should we ever be asked to consolidate or evacuate the country, but be assured, that is not going to happen.

How was I chosen for such duties? I'd like to say it was because I'm a big deal or because I have all that NIMS ICS training from when I worked in McKinney or because I look like I could really keep things under control if push comes to shove. However, I was selected because live in town and have electricity. Nice, huh? :)

At least I got free internet for a day and crashed at the T-house, a house PC owns in Maseru where PCV's can stay while in town. It was nice to get away for a short trip, eat some good Chinese food and hang out with Lizzie one last time (she is leaving the country for good today). I also met Joseph, a PCV from Austin, and we talked ad nausium about all things Texas, especially Chuys. How I miss Mexican food...