Tomorrow 2013 begins! Thus, it’s that time of year when we all join gyms and buy all natural food, hoping that this year is going to be the year you finally make those changes you have been saying you will for years now. And while I don’t have gyms to join, I still made up a couple of resolutions that I am hoping I continue for longer than just the month of January.
1) 52 books in 52 weeks. I am aiming for a book a week, although if I end up skipping a week and then reading 2 later on down the road, I am okay with that. If you have any recommendations for me, let me know! I don’t have a kindle and am thus limited to what is floating around the Peace Corps library, but suggestions are always welcome! And you can check out my Book List to see how the progress is going!
2) Learn to enjoy running. Okay, I know probably 5 of you literally laughed out loud reading this. This is ME we are talking about! But, what better time to actually give this goal a go than in the Peace Corps. I am going to wait to start until March or April once temps cool down a bit, but this is something I am really hoping I can achieve. I am not looking to run marathons or anything, just to be able to go for a 30-60 minute run without wanting to jump in front of a passing moto…
3) Meet more families in my community. Over the course of the past 8+ months in site, I have grown very comfortable. I have my friends and my families I visit, and that’s about it. And while I am happy, I know I should meet (or at least attempt) all the families in my community. I know most of the kids through the school and the library, but not the parents. So I am going to aim to visit 2 new families a month.
What are you all aiming to achieve this year?
If I remember to, I will try to post again around June to give you all an update. Although if I failing miserably at them, don’t expect to hear from me… Hope you all have a fabulous and safe NYE! I am ringing in the new year in Buenos Aires with some friends. Should be great!
Monday, December 31, 2012
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Hot hot hot!
While summer officially starts in a couple of days, the heat has already arrived in full force! It is HOT here, and I am definitely missing the cold Chicago weather. But just because the heat came, doesn’t mean that things have slowed down. The past month has been crazy busy with various activities, so here is a quick update as to what I have been up to.
First up: Thanksgiving!
On the actual day, I did laundry, worked at my library, and ate a dinner of Mac n’ Cheese. No joke. Thanksgiving is my absolute favorite holiday, so I was definitely bummed to be missing the McWilliams celebration! Thankfully though, I had an awesome weekend with volunteers to make up for it! Some PCVs organized a huge pool party at a hotel in Encarnacion for the Friday and Saturday after, and it was SO much fun! There was a cooking committee, so I was able to get my fix of turkey, stuffing, and other delicious treats on Friday night. Then it was hanging out by the pool, listening to music, and hanging out with friends the rest of the weekend. It definitely made up for my lame Thursday evening!
Next: GAGA
For those who know me, I like Lady Gaga, but definitely not a fanatic. But when tickets are on sale for the equivalent of $40, how can I say no?! Her concert was the Monday after thanksgiving, so I went straight from Encarnacion to Asuncion with a bunch of other volunteers who were going. Not gotta lie, it was AWESOME. So much fun! We got dressed up all crazy, covered in glitter, danced like fools, and it felt like I was back in America for a bit.
Boring part…: Training
During the first week of December, my G reunited for a weeklong training. It was in 3 parts: Project Design and Management, HIV/AIDS workshop, and an in-service training. The first two parts were meant to be with a contact, but because of how long the training was, I couldn’t find anyone to come with me. It was a bummer since so much of it was working with our community contacts, but at least I was not alone in not being able to bring one. The last part was just for us volunteers, and much more enjoyable. We had chats with current volunteers who have successful projects, and I definitely left with new ideas and feeling motivated. The best part of that week though was definitely just hanging out with G38. We all get along so great, and I feel very lucky to be a part of such an awesome crew!
To End: Adios
One of my best friends here, Andrea, was my neighbor out in the campo. We immediately got along and probably got together at least once a week for lunch/dinner/American time. Sadly, her group of volunteers swore out last week, so she is now back in the good old US of A. She will definitely be missed, but thankfully she got a follow-up in her site, so I now have a new friend to hang with! Also, the last couple months with her were spent with lots of conversations about the future, so it will be nice to get back to living in the present. But if you’re reading this, Andrea, you were the best! Good luck in ‘bama, have fun with Indy, and please don’t start talking with a drawl! Miss you already!
Today, I’m off to Uruguay to spend Hanukkah/Christmas on the beach with 8 friends, and then will be taking a ferry to Buenos Aires to ring in the New Year! Happy Holidays everyone!
First up: Thanksgiving!
On the actual day, I did laundry, worked at my library, and ate a dinner of Mac n’ Cheese. No joke. Thanksgiving is my absolute favorite holiday, so I was definitely bummed to be missing the McWilliams celebration! Thankfully though, I had an awesome weekend with volunteers to make up for it! Some PCVs organized a huge pool party at a hotel in Encarnacion for the Friday and Saturday after, and it was SO much fun! There was a cooking committee, so I was able to get my fix of turkey, stuffing, and other delicious treats on Friday night. Then it was hanging out by the pool, listening to music, and hanging out with friends the rest of the weekend. It definitely made up for my lame Thursday evening!
Next: GAGA
For those who know me, I like Lady Gaga, but definitely not a fanatic. But when tickets are on sale for the equivalent of $40, how can I say no?! Her concert was the Monday after thanksgiving, so I went straight from Encarnacion to Asuncion with a bunch of other volunteers who were going. Not gotta lie, it was AWESOME. So much fun! We got dressed up all crazy, covered in glitter, danced like fools, and it felt like I was back in America for a bit.
Boring part…: Training
During the first week of December, my G reunited for a weeklong training. It was in 3 parts: Project Design and Management, HIV/AIDS workshop, and an in-service training. The first two parts were meant to be with a contact, but because of how long the training was, I couldn’t find anyone to come with me. It was a bummer since so much of it was working with our community contacts, but at least I was not alone in not being able to bring one. The last part was just for us volunteers, and much more enjoyable. We had chats with current volunteers who have successful projects, and I definitely left with new ideas and feeling motivated. The best part of that week though was definitely just hanging out with G38. We all get along so great, and I feel very lucky to be a part of such an awesome crew!
To End: Adios
One of my best friends here, Andrea, was my neighbor out in the campo. We immediately got along and probably got together at least once a week for lunch/dinner/American time. Sadly, her group of volunteers swore out last week, so she is now back in the good old US of A. She will definitely be missed, but thankfully she got a follow-up in her site, so I now have a new friend to hang with! Also, the last couple months with her were spent with lots of conversations about the future, so it will be nice to get back to living in the present. But if you’re reading this, Andrea, you were the best! Good luck in ‘bama, have fun with Indy, and please don’t start talking with a drawl! Miss you already!
Today, I’m off to Uruguay to spend Hanukkah/Christmas on the beach with 8 friends, and then will be taking a ferry to Buenos Aires to ring in the New Year! Happy Holidays everyone!
Monday, November 19, 2012
PERU!
I have been pretty fortunate in my life to have taken some pretty incredible trips, and now I can add Peru to that list. It was everything I expected and so much more! The landscape is breathtaking, the history is rich, the crafts are beautiful, and the people are kind. Here is a summary of the trip I took there with my parents!
Sacred Valley: After landing in Cusco, we immediately headed down to the Sacred Valley to help adjust to the altitude and dig right in to their culture. We stopped at the main market in Pisac that was HUGE (and not even one of their big market days). After making several purchases (which then turned to be a major theme for the week), we got settled into our cozy hotel in Ollantaytambo to get a good night’s sleep before the next days activities. On our first full day in Ollaynta, we got a guide to take us through the Inca ruins right in the town. How they moved those HUGE rocks and carved them down to be so perfect I still don’t understand, but it was beautiful and impressive. The next day was one of my favorite activities of the trip. We visited the small mountain town of Patacancha, famous for their weavings. There were six of us tourists with a guide, and we sat down and learned about the weaving process while Andean women wove, caught up, and played with their children around us. And naturally, at the end, we came home with some amazing woven goods. I’ve learned that I love to get into the small towns to see how the real locals live, and get a real feel for their lifestyle.
Machu Picchu: Obviously, the highlight of the trip. We took the Inca Rail train deep into the valley until we arrived at Aguas Calientes (the town) around noon. After a quick stop in our hotel, we took the bus up the mountain to meet our guide, Kucho. A friend of my father’s had recommended him to us, and he didn’t disappoint! Machu Picchu was clearly a sacred place for him, and his love for it certainly rubbed off on us. As we hiked up the ruins, Kucho stopped us just before we reached the top. He had us hold hands, close our eyes, and he led us to the lookout point. Cheesy as it may be, it really made taking in the whole view pretty unbelievable. Taking it all in was pretty incredible. After all the classic photos, we continued our way through the ruins while Kucho described their significance. My personal favorite parts were their water system, sundial, and the rock sculpture formed to the shape of the condor.
The next day, we woke up super early to catch the first bus back up to the ruins. We had an 8:00 ticket to hike Huayanpicchu, and didn’t want to be late. As soon as the hike began, we knew it was going to be a long one. No matter how many insanity videos I did, nothing prepared me for the steep and narrow climb up the mountain. I will say though, that the views from the top made it totally worth it! Absolutely spectacular. After we climbed back down, Kucho led us to a more private part of the ruins to relax. Once my legs stopped shaking (ha), I was really able to take in the views. Machu Picchu is a truly beautiful place. Definitely a great 2 days spent there!
Cusco and Lima: Our stays in both these cities were brief, but good. In Cusco, we did more market shopping (shocker), visited the sun temple, and ate some delicious food! And in Lima, we relaxed along the waterfront watching the surfers, and of course sipped on some pisco sours. And don’t fret, I got plenty of starbucks in!
So what am I thankful for on this Thanksgiving week, you ask? For that amazing vacation, travelling the world, meeting new people, living in Paraguay, and my hammock. Hope you all have a fabulous holiday! I will be spending it poolside in Encarnacion with some fabulous volunteers!
Sacred Valley: After landing in Cusco, we immediately headed down to the Sacred Valley to help adjust to the altitude and dig right in to their culture. We stopped at the main market in Pisac that was HUGE (and not even one of their big market days). After making several purchases (which then turned to be a major theme for the week), we got settled into our cozy hotel in Ollantaytambo to get a good night’s sleep before the next days activities. On our first full day in Ollaynta, we got a guide to take us through the Inca ruins right in the town. How they moved those HUGE rocks and carved them down to be so perfect I still don’t understand, but it was beautiful and impressive. The next day was one of my favorite activities of the trip. We visited the small mountain town of Patacancha, famous for their weavings. There were six of us tourists with a guide, and we sat down and learned about the weaving process while Andean women wove, caught up, and played with their children around us. And naturally, at the end, we came home with some amazing woven goods. I’ve learned that I love to get into the small towns to see how the real locals live, and get a real feel for their lifestyle.
Machu Picchu: Obviously, the highlight of the trip. We took the Inca Rail train deep into the valley until we arrived at Aguas Calientes (the town) around noon. After a quick stop in our hotel, we took the bus up the mountain to meet our guide, Kucho. A friend of my father’s had recommended him to us, and he didn’t disappoint! Machu Picchu was clearly a sacred place for him, and his love for it certainly rubbed off on us. As we hiked up the ruins, Kucho stopped us just before we reached the top. He had us hold hands, close our eyes, and he led us to the lookout point. Cheesy as it may be, it really made taking in the whole view pretty unbelievable. Taking it all in was pretty incredible. After all the classic photos, we continued our way through the ruins while Kucho described their significance. My personal favorite parts were their water system, sundial, and the rock sculpture formed to the shape of the condor.
The next day, we woke up super early to catch the first bus back up to the ruins. We had an 8:00 ticket to hike Huayanpicchu, and didn’t want to be late. As soon as the hike began, we knew it was going to be a long one. No matter how many insanity videos I did, nothing prepared me for the steep and narrow climb up the mountain. I will say though, that the views from the top made it totally worth it! Absolutely spectacular. After we climbed back down, Kucho led us to a more private part of the ruins to relax. Once my legs stopped shaking (ha), I was really able to take in the views. Machu Picchu is a truly beautiful place. Definitely a great 2 days spent there!
Cusco and Lima: Our stays in both these cities were brief, but good. In Cusco, we did more market shopping (shocker), visited the sun temple, and ate some delicious food! And in Lima, we relaxed along the waterfront watching the surfers, and of course sipped on some pisco sours. And don’t fret, I got plenty of starbucks in!
So what am I thankful for on this Thanksgiving week, you ask? For that amazing vacation, travelling the world, meeting new people, living in Paraguay, and my hammock. Hope you all have a fabulous holiday! I will be spending it poolside in Encarnacion with some fabulous volunteers!
Monday, November 12, 2012
Parents in Paraguay
Hello! I was planning on just posting one blog when I got back from the whole trip, but it has been pretty darn busy and the Peru one is a long one, so I thought I would break it up.
My parents came to visit!!! They got into Paraguay Halloween night around midnight (spooky, eh?) and thankfully had no problem with any of the flights. I’ll give a brief rundown of the highlights of their trip visiting me in the campo.
Lunch at Lido Bar – After hitting up the local market for some craft items; we met up with a bunch of my volunteer friends at a local Paraguayan restaurant in Asuncion. It was great for my parents to meet some of the people I talk about on the phone all the time! (And I know all the poor volunteers greatly appreciated them footing the bill) :)
Hanging at Sixta’s – They were the first family we met in my site, and we ended up going back to hang again when they offered us mbeju for dinner! The kids LOVED all the toys my parents brought (Frisbee, glowsticks), and my parents could easily see why I love this family so much. Easy conversation (even with the language barrier), and overall a great couple of hours spent with them.
Chipa and Sopa – On our first full day in site, we got things started off right! We headed to an old host fam’s house, Albina’s, to make the local breads with them. While there was some initial hesitation when looking at all the ingredients that went into it, my mom jumped right in to making the chipa while my dad played Frisbee with the boys. Once it was all ready, we all enjoyed the grub! My parents were easily most impressed with the tatakua, the wood-burning oven used to cook the food.
Volunteer Neighbors lunch – Saturday was a jam-packed day full of Paraguayan activities, so I decided to make Sunday a little more relaxing for them. We headed over to my neighbor Andrea’s site where we met up with my other neighbor, Emily. We spoke plenty of English, drank terere, enjoyed beer and a yummy lunch, and just relaxed. The only downside was that it was a scorcher outside, so the walk home was rough! But hey, they wanted to see how I live, so now they can feel my pain next time I tell them about my long walks in the heat.
Chickens – The day I went to pick up my parents at the airport, was the day my chicken commission received their chickens from the government! 20 chickens each to all of the 12 women in the group. I was certainly excited about it, and was glad my parents could see one of my projects succeeding!
In addition to the highlights, we visited more families, they watched me teach an English class, visited the library, and just enjoyed campo life. My parents definitely enjoyed passing time by watching all the cows/horses/chickens pass by my house, and really appreciated how friendly all the families were. I think the visit absolutely gave them a better idea as to what my life is life, and made them more comfortable knowing I have so many families who care about me around.
That’s all for now! Have a great week and thanks to all those vets out there!
My parents came to visit!!! They got into Paraguay Halloween night around midnight (spooky, eh?) and thankfully had no problem with any of the flights. I’ll give a brief rundown of the highlights of their trip visiting me in the campo.
Lunch at Lido Bar – After hitting up the local market for some craft items; we met up with a bunch of my volunteer friends at a local Paraguayan restaurant in Asuncion. It was great for my parents to meet some of the people I talk about on the phone all the time! (And I know all the poor volunteers greatly appreciated them footing the bill) :)
Hanging at Sixta’s – They were the first family we met in my site, and we ended up going back to hang again when they offered us mbeju for dinner! The kids LOVED all the toys my parents brought (Frisbee, glowsticks), and my parents could easily see why I love this family so much. Easy conversation (even with the language barrier), and overall a great couple of hours spent with them.
Chipa and Sopa – On our first full day in site, we got things started off right! We headed to an old host fam’s house, Albina’s, to make the local breads with them. While there was some initial hesitation when looking at all the ingredients that went into it, my mom jumped right in to making the chipa while my dad played Frisbee with the boys. Once it was all ready, we all enjoyed the grub! My parents were easily most impressed with the tatakua, the wood-burning oven used to cook the food.
Volunteer Neighbors lunch – Saturday was a jam-packed day full of Paraguayan activities, so I decided to make Sunday a little more relaxing for them. We headed over to my neighbor Andrea’s site where we met up with my other neighbor, Emily. We spoke plenty of English, drank terere, enjoyed beer and a yummy lunch, and just relaxed. The only downside was that it was a scorcher outside, so the walk home was rough! But hey, they wanted to see how I live, so now they can feel my pain next time I tell them about my long walks in the heat.
Chickens – The day I went to pick up my parents at the airport, was the day my chicken commission received their chickens from the government! 20 chickens each to all of the 12 women in the group. I was certainly excited about it, and was glad my parents could see one of my projects succeeding!
In addition to the highlights, we visited more families, they watched me teach an English class, visited the library, and just enjoyed campo life. My parents definitely enjoyed passing time by watching all the cows/horses/chickens pass by my house, and really appreciated how friendly all the families were. I think the visit absolutely gave them a better idea as to what my life is life, and made them more comfortable knowing I have so many families who care about me around.
That’s all for now! Have a great week and thanks to all those vets out there!
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
October
Happy Halloween, everyone!
It has been an interesting past month or so in the campo. To summarize briefly: My dog died, the heat came, I spent wayyyyy too much money I didn’t have, I hung with friends, I made new friends, I isolated myself, some projects failed, others flourished, the rain came, the power and water went, and in the end… It was a great month. It was the perfect example of the rollercoaster ride the Peace Corps is. For every good day, there was a frustrating one. I’m happy to say, however, I am passing the ¼ mark of my service on a high note.
Time to give brief descriptions of my 2 successful projects this month!
HIV/AIDS taller: Oct 13-14, an HIV/AIDS workshop was held in a nearby pueblo and was organized by two of my volunteer friends. I went to help out with a couple of short lectures. One was myths/facts regarding HIV/AIDS (and sex in general), and the other was a condom demonstration. There were about 10 volunteers in attendance, 20+ high school students, a nurse, and a man came from Asuncion who is HIV positive. I think all the high school kids had a great time, and hopefully they learned a little too! I am hoping to do something similar in my town with the high school next school year.
Chicken Commission: I think I may have mentioned once before, but I have been working with a group of 12 women on acquiring chickens. We asked the government for 25 chickens for each woman, as well as the food that will help them live healthy lives. I really lucked out with this commission, in that they organized themselves, and were very hardworking even without me pushing them (every volunteer’s dream!). This month ended with them receiving their chickens (although only 20 each), and I am so happy for them! I didn’t think we would get them so soon, so it was a pleasant surprise. We have decided that we are going to continue to meet every 15 days or so, and I will talk about nutrition and/or cook with them to try out healthier versions of their foods.
Also, last Friday my neighbor Andrea had an awesome Halloween party in her site that she and her girls youth group organized. I went to help put on the thing, and it was a blast! The kids thought bobbing for apples was the greatest thing ever, and the face painting station was a hit!
My parents are arriving in Asuncion around midnight tonight, and I am super excited! The first week is going to be spent here in Paraguay. A couple days of the city life in Asuncion, where they will get to meet some of my volunteer friends and see the sights. Afterwards, we’re off to my site where we will visit with neighbors, drink tereré, and they will get to see what my life these days is all about. After that, we will spend a week cruising Peru and visiting Machu Picchu. Having spent almost 9 months in country, I am definitely ready for this break and a bit of home to come to Paraguay.
Until next time!
It has been an interesting past month or so in the campo. To summarize briefly: My dog died, the heat came, I spent wayyyyy too much money I didn’t have, I hung with friends, I made new friends, I isolated myself, some projects failed, others flourished, the rain came, the power and water went, and in the end… It was a great month. It was the perfect example of the rollercoaster ride the Peace Corps is. For every good day, there was a frustrating one. I’m happy to say, however, I am passing the ¼ mark of my service on a high note.
Time to give brief descriptions of my 2 successful projects this month!
HIV/AIDS taller: Oct 13-14, an HIV/AIDS workshop was held in a nearby pueblo and was organized by two of my volunteer friends. I went to help out with a couple of short lectures. One was myths/facts regarding HIV/AIDS (and sex in general), and the other was a condom demonstration. There were about 10 volunteers in attendance, 20+ high school students, a nurse, and a man came from Asuncion who is HIV positive. I think all the high school kids had a great time, and hopefully they learned a little too! I am hoping to do something similar in my town with the high school next school year.
Gotta love Peace Corps ice breakers :)
All the youth who attended with their certificates
The volunteers who put it on!
Chicken Commission: I think I may have mentioned once before, but I have been working with a group of 12 women on acquiring chickens. We asked the government for 25 chickens for each woman, as well as the food that will help them live healthy lives. I really lucked out with this commission, in that they organized themselves, and were very hardworking even without me pushing them (every volunteer’s dream!). This month ended with them receiving their chickens (although only 20 each), and I am so happy for them! I didn’t think we would get them so soon, so it was a pleasant surprise. We have decided that we are going to continue to meet every 15 days or so, and I will talk about nutrition and/or cook with them to try out healthier versions of their foods.
Also, last Friday my neighbor Andrea had an awesome Halloween party in her site that she and her girls youth group organized. I went to help put on the thing, and it was a blast! The kids thought bobbing for apples was the greatest thing ever, and the face painting station was a hit!
Halloween costume fail
My parents are arriving in Asuncion around midnight tonight, and I am super excited! The first week is going to be spent here in Paraguay. A couple days of the city life in Asuncion, where they will get to meet some of my volunteer friends and see the sights. Afterwards, we’re off to my site where we will visit with neighbors, drink tereré, and they will get to see what my life these days is all about. After that, we will spend a week cruising Peru and visiting Machu Picchu. Having spent almost 9 months in country, I am definitely ready for this break and a bit of home to come to Paraguay.
Until next time!
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
The 8 Stages of Rain
We have had a lot of huge thunderstorms recently, and as I sat in my house without power and water, I had a lot of time to think. Thus, I came up with the emotional lifecycle of rain here in Paraguay. Enjoy.
1. Excitement: It has been hot for days, and as those clouds roll in you can’t help but get excited! Cool winds, refreshing temperatures, and a chance to just chill in your house without any obligation to be productive. Plus, you are getting really in to a new book and are looking forward to having a whole day to just relax and read. Bring it on!
2. Panic: After an hour or so of intense rain, the streets look more like rivers and the floor in your house is soaked from all the leaks in the roof. Then, you get hungry. Of course, you aren’t stocked up of fruits, veggies, rice, or pasta; so you resort to popcorn for every meal of the day. I hope this doesn’t go on for too long…
3. Boredom: You have been in your house for the past 4 hours and the power went out about an hour ago. Thankfully you charged your phone and computer, but you know that will only last for a couple of hours. You have a momentary freak out when you think you don’t have candles left, only to find a couple of stubs left behind from the last power outage. Awesome, this should last me a good... 45 minutes? Crap.
4. Depression: The power is out, the water is no longer running out of the faucet, everything in your house is wet, you haven’t gone outside in hours, no movies to watch, too dark to continue reading your book. Why was I so excited for this again?
5. Acceptance: Well, I suppose this will be a good opportunity to do some thinking, relax in my bed, and get an early night’s sleep.
6. Happiness: You wake up and find that the rain has stopped! You immediately shower, compose yourself, and head out to get some groceries and to chat with the neighbors about how bad that storm was. Can you believe we didn’t have power or water for 24 hours? I heard parts of people’s roofs came off with that wind! Feels great to get out and be social again.
7. Humiliation: Alright, this is not a universal stage, but is almost always one for me. I run outside to go get food or whatever, lose my guard for one moment, and find myself on all fours covered in mud. Kids are laughing, dispensa lady cracks a joke, and we all laugh it off. There goes the norte making a fool of herself again…
8. Desire: Another hot week has passed. I’m sweating profusely every minute where not even a cool shower helps. I have been busy every day and I have hardly had any time to relax. Can it rain again, please?
1. Excitement: It has been hot for days, and as those clouds roll in you can’t help but get excited! Cool winds, refreshing temperatures, and a chance to just chill in your house without any obligation to be productive. Plus, you are getting really in to a new book and are looking forward to having a whole day to just relax and read. Bring it on!
2. Panic: After an hour or so of intense rain, the streets look more like rivers and the floor in your house is soaked from all the leaks in the roof. Then, you get hungry. Of course, you aren’t stocked up of fruits, veggies, rice, or pasta; so you resort to popcorn for every meal of the day. I hope this doesn’t go on for too long…
4. Depression: The power is out, the water is no longer running out of the faucet, everything in your house is wet, you haven’t gone outside in hours, no movies to watch, too dark to continue reading your book. Why was I so excited for this again?
5. Acceptance: Well, I suppose this will be a good opportunity to do some thinking, relax in my bed, and get an early night’s sleep.
6. Happiness: You wake up and find that the rain has stopped! You immediately shower, compose yourself, and head out to get some groceries and to chat with the neighbors about how bad that storm was. Can you believe we didn’t have power or water for 24 hours? I heard parts of people’s roofs came off with that wind! Feels great to get out and be social again.
7. Humiliation: Alright, this is not a universal stage, but is almost always one for me. I run outside to go get food or whatever, lose my guard for one moment, and find myself on all fours covered in mud. Kids are laughing, dispensa lady cracks a joke, and we all laugh it off. There goes the norte making a fool of herself again…
Thursday, October 11, 2012
Photobooth Fun!
No matter how old or how technologically savvy you are, photobooth is a blast! My 6th grade library girls have recently discovered this as well.
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