One Year Anniversary of the Earthquake

Today marks the one year since the earthquake. So, today was a national holiday for the Haitain people. They call it a day of mourning. It is pretty crazy the damage that was done by this earthquake. On the road we travel everyday to the embassy and back there is a large building that recieved substantial damage. As I was driving in the car the other day I also saw many structures that had been ruined from the earthquake. However, as I've read some articles from the states about this place they are super dramatic from what I can tell. Yes, the people here have been through a lot and yes there is much poverty and yes its unbelievable. However, the media dramatizes everything. Today seemed like a fairly normal day but I am not intimitley involved with any of the Haitains who were directly affected by the Earthquake. I will ask our driver sometime soon about how it affected his family. It is hard not speaking the language because the other day I was in a car with a very nice driver and I was with him for like 3 hours and we couldn't speak. I tried to speak to him in English but he spoke very little. So, needless to say I don't speak French or Kreole so I was no help to him either. I need to figure out how I can really start learning the language. Anyone have any suggestions or know of some relatively cheap language program out there? Anyway, I am still getting adjusted and havent made all the contacts I need to really get involved. The one lady who I have had contact with is in the States and I don't know when shell be back. Hopefully soon. Anyway, life in Haiti is still going well for me. We spent a few hours at the pool today and had a BBQ at a neighbors house with many of the other Americans here. Well thats it for today hopefully Ill have more adventures and more excitment for you all in the next few days;)