wonder of wonders

This is the official logo for the Office on Aging, in the Northern Mariana Islands. Here on the island of Rota, we call it the "Man Amko Center" (translation: Center for Senior Citizens).

Decided to start attending every day, 5 days a week. Have been able to reconnect with lots of friends from the past 4 years (Fillipino, Chamarro, Palauan, Carolinian, and other Micronesian Islanders, as well as two or three Americans).

The center van picks me up every day at Teteto Beach, and then in the afternoon, drives me right to the front gate of the jungle-farm where i reside.

Got a little bored, so they let me do calling for the daily Bingo game and join the Chamarro Croquet Team - really enjoy doing those things. Tried to get into the kitchen to help wash dishes, but they wouldn't let me.

At the Man Amko Center, we have a Rota Man Amko Association, an actual licensed, not-for-profit government recognized business (of which i'm a member). Today, we had a business meeting. Our numbers have been dwindling, and it's been a long time since the last election for new officers.

Spare you all the details - put up the best fight i could, but was immediately nominated, then unanamously elected president (wonder of wonders). Quite humbling indeed - could only lift my hand to heaven for help from the Lord (everyone laughed).

Was given a VP, secretary, treasurer, and board members. Have been doing all business off my cell phone these past four years. Realizing this new responsibility would require a computer, went to the PC graveyard in one of the back rooms, borrowed a screwdriver, and cannabilized a few broken ones to make one good one. In the process stumbled upon the minutes for every single business meeting for the past 7-8 years. Hoping to get a hard copy of our association's charter, articles, biz license, etc. soon.

Excited? Not really. Still scratching my head, wondering, "Lord, what's going on here?"