I genuinely don't know how I have been having a little too much fun. I'm almost suspicious of it. In fact the other day I was convinced it was all a dream just before I woke up to the worst hangover ever before school.
That's the real problem. BOOZE! It's also probably why I have been stuck at the same weight for 2 months but we will come back to that later.
If it hasn't been Redhorse it's been Chang and if its not Lion It's Bintang!
I've said "bloody Bintang" more than enough. (It's the local beer sold the length and breadth of Indonesia, the country I have spend over 3 of my 6 months travelling in).
I'm my defence I think it's a social thing. I know that's exactly what I would say if I was suddenly an alcoholic but it's true. It's more social when you just meet some new people to suggest having a few and getting to know each other a little better.
I've been drinking and working lots. I mean not together but I do believe the two are inextricably linked.
My work here has really been amazing I havnt lied about that in the slightest but I thought I might use this blog as a confession...
My name is Connor Kerr and I (think I) am an alcoholic.
Im sitting on the veranda, Bintang in hand, the sun is shining, my room is now spotless and I've already planned my next class to perfection. Life is simple but super sweet!
The last few days have been much the same. A super sweet routine if you will.
On the project front this week took a little while to get started. Project founder Carlos came down with malaria last Sunday night and from then until a few days ago we hadn't been up to much. Amanda and I had a small class that was fun and painted the solar system on some cards as a class prop.
In the last few days we have been having fun teaching more and with every new class in every village I am really starting to feel confident in what I am here to do.
This week the project welcomed two super friendly Spanish teachers so I spent some time with them as they got to know the place and quickly settled into life on Sumbawa.
As a result of Carlos' sickness this week I have had a lot of spare time. I've been swimming lots and I've been lucky enough to start back at my meditation (see im trying hard but with the Bintang I havnt lost a pound) I've also started to socialise a lot more too.
Sumbawa has almost no tourist industry but it does have a small surf following at Lakey Peak where I am based. Where there's good waves there's surfers and when there's hot surfers there's inevitably some sweet craic. I've been having fun and a few beers too. We have been adventuring on our scooters and seen some awesome sights along the way.
With spare time, inspiration from the beauty of this place and after a chance meeting with pro photographer Chris Kelly I also organised a shoot on the beach, in the jungle and every other beautiful spot I could find.
The sun was shining strong and our Estonian model blew my mind. It was amazing all day except for a close shave with a suspected lynch mob in the jungle but that as they say is another story all together.
You will see some of the super sexy pictures soon... Shooting this stuff on a strictly Muslim strip of land was no mean feat.
At least I wasn't drunk to shoot. It wouldn't be a first but this time I was too hungover from the night before.
Problem? Nah
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