Summer and Superbowl

It’s summer in Africa. Or it’s supposed to be anyway. The past few weeks haven’t felt very summery. I was wearing a sweater almost everyday! Seeing as it’s supposed to be our warmest time of year, it had me pretty concerned about how many layers I’d be wearing come winter. But suddenly it’s warmed up again. The past few days have been absolutely gorgeous.

Rosy cheeks and tender shoulders quickly reminded everyone of the need for sunblock… The African sun is so strong and often catches people off-guard. As is the custom each year, the interns learned this lesson the hard way. I’m thinking they’re going to polish off the large bottle of aloe vera I gave them a few days ago!

This weekend is supposed to be in the 70’s — the perfect temperature! So while you shovel your sidewalks and defrost your windshields, we’ll be thinking of you down in sunny South Africa.

Oh — And with the time difference, we’ll only be watching the Superbowl on Monday night. It’s become a Thrive tradition to gather for a belated Superbowl party… and while some show up to actually watch the game, others of us really only come for the awesome food. Since we’ll be watching after the game’s already happened, we need to work really hard at not hearing the score. So please don’t tell us who wins!

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1. Melissa says:

   We’ll also be watching the superbowl….first time EVER! i don’t understand it one bit, but here it’s the only sport (and soccer) they do broadcast that’s worth watching!

2. danielle says:

   so since you have tivo no one will have to take a hit for the team and rewind the vcr tape, right? :) have fun! (it’s snowing)

3. Becca says:

   yep. You can tell us it’s hot…but it sneaks up on you, and suddenly you can’t sleep because you’re so crispy. Painful times right there.

4. Hannah says:

   ohhh Becca.. eesh i dont miss those sunburns.. the only part of me that ever got bad was my shoulders once and the tops of my ears during lava land.. blehhhh

5. Ducky says:

   Shannon should I cheat and tell ya’ll the score? (actually I do not watch the game so I would not know!)

   Have fun!
   Love ya”
   Mom

6. Hannah says:

   hehe, the forecast here in central Texas, today is: sunny, high of 74.

7. Ducky says:

   Florida is holding to its normal not knowing if it should be cold or hot or rainy and cold maybe rainy and muggy. Or as normal we are getting all in a matter of days.
   But we do still have tannig beds something I’m sure ya’ll do not need. ofcourse who does?

8. Alex says:

   I bet i would get fried in an african summer…i did in a african winter…that sun is strong!! Michigan is blizzard then its in the 40’s…weird weather this year!

9. Susie says:

   Hello Shannon from Tennessee!!! Cold one day, dreary the next day here… we’d kinda like some of that sunshine. Praying for you guys, stay safe.
   Love
   Susie and Lance

10. Victoria Phillips says:

    Hey Shannon,

    Just wanted to send you a warm hello there cuz and let you know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Hope you are having a wonderful time. :) May god bless you in more ways than you could ever imagine.

    Love,

    Vickie, Jon and little Caleb

11. shannon (intern) says:

    family! I LOVE YOU GUYS!!! thanks for sending the love. i’ll be sending out an email with stories soon and very soon. love you.
    shannon (intern)

12. shannon (intern) says:

    oh…and i was definitely one of the ones who learned about the african sun the hard way……my shoulders are still shedding layers….i’m basically leaving a trail of dead skin everywhere i go…haha…sick:)

13. Charlene (staff) says:

    We did have a beautiful weekend, but a little bit of a chilly Monday. The Superbowl part was GREAT…great food, great folks…and the GIANTS WON! YEAH!

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