So I was flipping through the channels this morning and stumbled upon NBC's The Today Show (Belizeans get cable from random parts of the United States, so the TV at my house receives local channels from New York City and Denver. So I can watch the Denver local news if I wanted to. Its kinda weird though because I fell connected to family and the US in a way because my brother and his family are probably watching the same thing.) . They are doing a week long segment on exotic locations throughout the world that are being affected by climate change. One of the places is Belize. They are filming at the Great Blue Hole. What is the Great Blue Hole you ask: The Great Blue Hole is a large underwater sinkhole off of the coast of Belize. It lies near the center of Lighthouse Reef, a small atoll 45 miles from the mainland and Belize City. The hole is circular in shape, over 1,000 feet across and 400 feet deep. It was formed as a limestone cave system during the last ice age when sea levels were much lower. As the ocean began to rise again the caves flooded, and the roof collapsed. I have not had a chance to visit the hole, but I am sure I will sometime in the next 2 years.
Far From Home,
Christopher Wilkins Weiss
Monday, November 17, 2008
Monday, November 10, 2008
Quote of the month
I heard this quote earlier today and it is what it is:
“The richest and fullest lives attempt to achieve an inner balance between three realms: work, love and play. To pursue one realm, to the disregard of the others, is to open oneself to ultimate sadness in older age; whereas to pursue all three with equal dedication is to make possible a life filled not only with achievement, but with serenity.”
Far From Home,
Christopher Wilkins Weiss
“The richest and fullest lives attempt to achieve an inner balance between three realms: work, love and play. To pursue one realm, to the disregard of the others, is to open oneself to ultimate sadness in older age; whereas to pursue all three with equal dedication is to make possible a life filled not only with achievement, but with serenity.”
Far From Home,
Christopher Wilkins Weiss
Sunday, November 9, 2008
New Look
As some of you may have noticed, there is a new look to my blog. My former boss (whom I dominated in the game we like to call squash) has decided to help me out with the layout of the site. I've also posted a link to the tenniscompany.com. He has so graciously decided to give free shipping when you use the promo code: WEISS. He stated that he would also throw an extra 5-10% (depending on how he is feeling that day) off. Promo code: BELIZE. Why am i dong this you are all asking? I lost some bets. I bet that Obama would not be the next president and that Sears Holding Co. would hit $115 before it sunk below $50. Well, i was wrong. So feel free to take a look at: www.tenniscompany.com . Tell your friends, family, and anyone else you know about this limited time offer.
As for Belizean events, I just finished my first full week of work: Monday through Friday 8-4, my own office etc. I am working at a high school in the counselor's office. I am responsible for teaching 5 life skills classes, coordinating the "It's up to me" program (the Its up to me program is a program for "at risk" youth basically the bottom of the barrel of the high school, kids who are real close to being kicked out due to disciplinary or academic reasons), as well as supervising the American Football Club. (yeah i said it, football). I really like it so far and its something new and challenging.
Julie came up to Belize City this weekend and we ate dinner at the only Sushi place in the country. It was delicious and it satisfied Julie's 3 month craving for Wasabi (satisfied is an understatement).
I recently purchased Kenny Chesney's new album through I-Tunes and the first song is entitled "I'm Alive." The chorus sums up how I feel at the moment: "I'm alive and well. I'm alive and well. And today thats good enough for me."
Far From Home,
Christopher Wilkins Weiss
As for Belizean events, I just finished my first full week of work: Monday through Friday 8-4, my own office etc. I am working at a high school in the counselor's office. I am responsible for teaching 5 life skills classes, coordinating the "It's up to me" program (the Its up to me program is a program for "at risk" youth basically the bottom of the barrel of the high school, kids who are real close to being kicked out due to disciplinary or academic reasons), as well as supervising the American Football Club. (yeah i said it, football). I really like it so far and its something new and challenging.
Julie came up to Belize City this weekend and we ate dinner at the only Sushi place in the country. It was delicious and it satisfied Julie's 3 month craving for Wasabi (satisfied is an understatement).
I recently purchased Kenny Chesney's new album through I-Tunes and the first song is entitled "I'm Alive." The chorus sums up how I feel at the moment: "I'm alive and well. I'm alive and well. And today thats good enough for me."
Far From Home,
Christopher Wilkins Weiss
Monday, November 3, 2008
Swearing In
So I am an official Peace Corps Volunteer as of last Wednesday. The swearing in ceremony was at the Governor General's house in Belmopan. The Ambassador was there to speak and congratulate the group. After the swearing in ceremony we had a lee bash (kriol for little party) and I had a great time. The party consisted of a slide show, eating at a nice indian restaurant, Peace Corps superlatives in which i took home two: Best Friends For Life: Jake Hafkin and Chris Weiss otherwise known as "the jizz" all credit goes to Julie for the nickname, and Favorite Republican (i am one of 4 conservatives in the group).
On Thursday I decided to go up to Dangriga to stay with Julie for the night and we met up with Abby and Joel for dinner and red wine (which costs about $40 a bottle down here). On Friday we left for Placencia where we had our swearing in/Halloween party. One of the best four days i have had in a long time, to say the least. A common phrase used throughout the weekend: "I wouldn't want to be anywhere else in the world right now."
Far From Home,
Christopher Wilkins Weiss
On Thursday I decided to go up to Dangriga to stay with Julie for the night and we met up with Abby and Joel for dinner and red wine (which costs about $40 a bottle down here). On Friday we left for Placencia where we had our swearing in/Halloween party. One of the best four days i have had in a long time, to say the least. A common phrase used throughout the weekend: "I wouldn't want to be anywhere else in the world right now."
Far From Home,
Christopher Wilkins Weiss
Saturday, October 25, 2008
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