Thump, thump, thump

I heard my bambino’s heart beat! Wow, what an experience. I cried and DH smiled from ear-to-ear. The whole pregnancy experience has become all for more realistic since hearing a live heartbeat in the depths of my chubby belly. DH and I e-mailed each other through out the day writing,” thump, thump, thump.”

On other news, I am braving very cold weather in this Northern state in which I reside; I’m loving my fuzzy robe and fireplace.

I am reading book number two for the book club: Dearest Friend, a biography about Abigail Adams. Honestly, I’m struggling with getting to page 100. I’ll blame it on pregnancy, but it may be the content that causes me to sleep no matter which time of the day I pick up the book.

I have been very involved with training, volunteering and attending forum discussions on for a new exhibit at the science museum. The exhibit takes a unique look at race from a combined socio-political, genetic, historical and biological perspective. After 20 hours of training, I have been afforded the opportunity to serve as a volunteer on the floor. I work every other Sunday for four hour shifts. Mostly, I work with engaging kids and parents in dialogue about the question, “where do humans come from?” These questions follow an underlying theme that shows that race is all made up out of fear and a need for retaining power or “whiteness”. The studies suggest that all humans came from sub-Sahara Africa and changes in skin melatonin and physical features are mere adaptations as a result of migration. Studies also show that I am genetically more similar to any random person from Nigeria or India, etc. than someone in my immediate family, thus refuting the notion that genetic makeup is unique to race or follow any immediate family patterns. I’ll be sure to share more about my experiences with this whole experience.

Hotel Baji is still running. Roommate has been trained to wash dishes, pick up after himself and to turn the heat down when he leaves, etc. For now, it’s a slight hindrance, but okay because it gives DH a friend while his wife falls into sleep stupors.

I broke the news to the folks I work with and they were all quite surprised and overjoyed. Everyone has been so kind with their well wishes and support. I feels great to receive such tremendous love from family, friends and co-workers.