Day 47- May 6- Sandra Etok

So, I have almost made my way through Sandra's family, and thought this would a good time to get her as she is leaving for a holiday in Montreal tomorrow. Sandra's mom, Penina was day 34, her sister, Monica, saved me on day 4, and her niece, Vanalena, was the cutie pie I had on day 20. Last night after supper, Sandra dropped in for a few hours to hang out, play on the computer and do some last minute preparation for her trip. She graciously accepted my request for her to be "my 47".


Sandra was a student when I first arrived here. She studied in French so I was never actually her teacher, but would see her around in the hallways every day. She has recently become the school secretary at Ulluriaq. She is a fun girl, loves music and laughs a lot; like her mom actually. She is doing a really good job at the school. She is awesome in all three languages (Inuktitut, French and English), which is very common among the students who take French up here since they are exposed to Inuktitut from birth, and then they are exposed to English all over the place not just on TV but in meetings, interactions at the store, FM radio, etc. When students study in French in school, it is their only real and consistent means of acquiring or being exposed to French, so it leads to trilingualism, at least verbally. Quite impressive to say the least!! Have a great trip, Sandra!

Theme Song of the Day: Get it Poppin' by Fat Joe (Just came on my random playlist, it's so freaking catchy and happy... Check it out!)