Until we move into our new office in New Brighton we have been working on-the-go. Yesterday everyone came to our house. We got to meet Siya for the first time. He is one of the master coaches and is ridiculously friendly/awesome. He quizzed us as well to keep us on our toes. His quizzes differ though between GRS info (what belongs in a coach's kit?) and personal stories (What is the funniest thing you have ever seen?).
There wasn't too much to do at the house though so we hung out, juggled, and planned for today before Ngwenya, Titie, and Siya left. I think the jet lag is hitting us a bit because we all seem to be exhausted in the afternoons. After the staff left we went to the gym, hit the internet cafe for a bit (already used our 4gb up) and then ate dinner before an early bed.
Exciting stories about the gym! The Springbok (national rugby team) has guys who work out at our gym! They are playing the New Zealand All-blacks this weekend in PE so BOTH teams have been in training in the gym we use while we are there. Some people have been asking for autographs, but I don't really know any of them so would feel bad. Need to study up on some rosters. These dudes are seriously huge though. Some of their arms are bigger than my thighs. Scary large.
Today we reported to Sithembile - a school in Zwide - and jumped in the car with Siya to travel around watching him work for the day. We watched an intervention in a school (where a little middle-school aged girl tried to pick up Will), visited some coaches, toured another non-profit facility, and ran some errands. Siya is so friendly and seems to know everyone. We got to see his house as well and met his wife and mom. It was a good day, but I am getting nervous to start driving. I need to practice because it won't be long before they will be making me run errands on my own!
One of the extra perks of the past couple days has been all the free gear we are getting. Nike is a partner of GRS and donates a lot of stuff for the staff and coaches to wear to look polished and professional in their sessions. I have acquired 1 pair of shoes (sick), some track pants, 3 tee-shirts, a polo, a zip-up hoodie, 2 windbreakers, a raincoat, and a big fleece. It's insane. I'm decked out in work clothes all the time now because not only to I have so much, but it's all really nice stuff. So...thank you Nike.
The last thing that I really need to do now is start playing some soccer. I have found a team - New Lads - and just need to figure out the logistics of getting to practice/games. Hopefully this will all be ironed out soon because I am itching to start!
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