I dithered about uploading this blog. Those of you who know me well, know I hate to complain. But I thought I should include some of the lows as well as the highs - so here it is.
I'm fed up, tired and dirty. I could do with a wash but instead I've decided to write. Today was really tough, we started with a team meeting to review the past few weeks. I took the role as minute writer and quickly discovered how difficult it is when there are several people talking at once! The final item on the agenda was 'group dynamics', I think the meeting showed how bad our team dynamics are. There was many conversations happening at the same time, while others listened to music and played games. I felt like I was back at high school. The topic of group dynamics created a tense and upsetting environment. From early in the trip our team split into smaller groups. Which is expected as a team of 15 but I think we've come to a stage, 4 weeks into the trip, where we want to unite but are struggling to accept one another's differences. So after an aggravating hour meeting, I stared to dig. A great method of releasing anger, even though my blistered hands my disagree! We're currently digging a huge hole for a septic tank.
Any way, that's my rant over. I'm hoping now we have all aired are views we can start to move on and work on team moral. Although I am really excited about escaping this weekend. Going to explore the Brong-Ahafo region with a few fabulous people!
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