Hey did you guys forget this was a thing? Sorry I haven't written for a while, I've been lazy.
A few weeks ago I finally got to leave- I mean, I tripped and fell onto an airplane that happened to be headed for the States. I stayed for a week, which was both great and horrible. It felt so strange to be back, like nothing had changed except me. I actually could drink from the tap (but I didn't), could drive with the windows down (but I didn't), could see my friends (which I did). The weather was awesome, too- hovered right around 70 degrees the whole week. Mostly I ran errands, saw friends and tried to remember what it was like to live in my house. I did go to a choir concert at my old high school- that was the weirdest. Saw some people I wanted to see and some that I didn't, but c'est la vie.
Overall it was a pretty good week, but it was so hard to leave.
However, right after I got back, we threw a Cinco de Mayo party, which was a delight. I even brought a piñata back in my suitcase and we had a salsa contest (the food, not the dance). It was nice to have that to look forward to, even when I was sad about leaving home.
I also continued to go to REBUILD Globally (without my friend W who is back in the states for 2 months). A while back, W and I, with the help of the apprenticeship kids, planted some seeds in the hopes of making a garden. They started growing right after I got back from the states, and it was amazing how quickly they grew out of their little peat pods! Last week the kids and I planted them, and hopefully they've started adapting to the soil here. I haven't been able to go during the week to check on them, so I'll see how they're doing on Saturday.
Now, you ask, why have you not been able to go during the week? Well I'll tell you- it's because I started my job! Yes sir and yes ma'am, I am now a 'working stiff ' to quote my father (he's now called me this seven times, I'm counting). I started Monday the 13th, and am nearing the end of my first week. Mostly it's been great, I really like my boss and it helps that I know my way around the embassy. Downside: I have to get up at 5:45 again, and I've had a few embarrassing moments at work, which makes me feel a little discouraged. However, it's nice to know that I've still got my dad and our friends working there as well, and (hopefully) they will all still like me even when I make mistakes.
Yesterday the rest of our HHE came (!!) so Dad took the day off of work to help unpack. I went to work all on my lonesome, therefore eating lunch by myself like I do every day, but the fact that I would FINALLY have my books and my postcard collection when I got home made me feel better.
We spent several more hours unpacking, then collapsed on the couch with our grilled cheese sandwiches and soup to watch The West Wing. When it started pouring rain outside, we didn't really notice until later when I discovered that a bunch of the windows throughout our house were leaking. Then part of the ceiling started leaking, so I gave up and went to bed.
Normally I'd say I love to go to sleep when it's raining, but, um, not when it's raining inside.
Right, that's all for now. Peace out.
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