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 Hello, folks! It's Sunday morning here and we are halfway through the training. Time is flying! Here's a glimpse into my usual morning routine...I usually wake up between 5 and 6am, thanks to my bladder and the numerous roosters. I slowly get out of bed, stretching as I go, working out the kinks and pain from sleeping on a very firm foam mattress on a wooden slatted bed. I pull a dress on, open my windows and the front door, and start the kettle. Living in a hut with a grass roof means a thin layer of dust on just about everything, so I shake out my floor mats and sweep the floor, while I wait for the kettle. I have a filling breakfast of oatmeal, dehydrated strawberries and pumpkin seeds (brought from home), local honey and cinnamon, and a strong cup of Kenyan or Ugandan tea. During the week, I usually head to the classroom early to set everything up for the day, but on the weekend, I ease into the day. The midwives have been asking for more knitting lessons, so that's wh...