Monday, June. 6th, 2011
The beginning to a new week! I could hear the lyrics to the song "Manic Monday" by The Bangles begin to quietly play as we drove to work in the morning. I would be lying if I told you I was happy the weekend was over. Each new day, though always full of joy, has a lingering sorrow that is quietly felt in the heart.
My time here is flying by and often it feels like I have done nothing yet! I find myself spending more time in my room, alone, then I have in previous days. I am grateful for the time, as it helps me to reflect on this past month and attempt to plan my next... 26 days!
And so, another day comes and goes and I continue to feel comfortable. I do not know if it is the sunshine, the people I live with, or the amazing food, but something here makes it feel like home. As I examine my fingers on the keyboard, I note the number of bites scattered along my fingers. Three. Three small bits that cause a certain amount of frustrated attention each day. I would see it as an improvement because of the small number; However, as I glance at my calves I am reminded of the seventy fresh bites. I should probably consider using bug spray... Maybe...
I power went out today at home. Now, it is never a happy moment when your fan suddenly stops and the heat settles back down. If you sweat even with the fan and air conditioning on, then you can imagine the fear when the electricity goes out. It is no joke out here. It is a face that is a little too repetitive for my liking. But enough of the negativity, life out here is really amazing.
From early morning jogs on the beach with the sun rising in the distance, to fried bananas with beef and gravy... this place is where your outlook on life will inevitably expand and if need be, as most of ours are, changed.
Volunteering at WFT today was good. Mary has returned, finally, and she shared her chicken and fried bananas with us; a much appreciated peace offering! I was able to review Donald's proposal he gave me and it looks great! It sounds exciting and I think I will be able to be a part of the big event before I return to Canada. We are going to have a meeting soon to discuss the details! I'll tell you all about it soon! I just want to see what he has planned before I make any big announcements!
I also received a phone call form my grandfather, with contact numbers for family out here in Dar that I can visit! I was so excited to hear from my grandfather and his wife! Minutes after I got off the phone with them I received phone calls from family members out here in Dar and have plans to meet up with Michael [a brother of my grandfather's wife] on Friday! He wants to show me around which will be refreshing to experience Dar from a Tananian's point of view!
Dinner tonight was breakfast style! Jesse and I made french toast and fruit, which was fantastic! I shall drift off to sleep early... so I can wake up at 3:00am to watch the Canucks game!
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