This week, Last week, Next month

Book of last week: The Other Boeyln Girl By Margaret Gregory
Book of this week: Dont have one yet
Splurge of the week: A Twix bar- 2,000 Ar
Food craving of the week: Broccoli and cheese Casserole
Thing I wish I could do most: Wash my clothes in a washing machine
Most random action of the last week: 2 hours of english karaoke performance for my host family back in Montasoa. They asked for one and I continued.. on.. and on.. and sang... *breaks down in tears*
And in response: Next karoake song to be performed live in a bar: Shania Twain "I Feel Like a Woman"
Entertaining thought of the week: Coming into Tana for training a white cow stood in the middle of the road and stared us down, refusing to move. At first I stared back and the expression she gave us as we got closer and closer said nothing more than "I refuse to MOOOOOOVe" (sorry I had to have a Feinman joke moment) I quite literally saw her body in portions of steaks and thought of at least four different style in which I could create something fabulous. Ive been hungry ever since.

W0rst movie I've seen in ten years from last week: Australia... what the f&%$ is going on in that movie? Is it an action, drama, or comedy, and what the hell is it about? I wasted 1 1/2 hours before I realized it was better to fastforward to the relative parts.

I could make a list of things I wish would and wouldnt happen but that wouldnt actually get me anywhere.. so I wont. I will say though that after a week of training confinement in Montasoa I walked away with a bunch of great ideas about possible projects and even started working on my first real project.... a national book drive for the fight against illiteracy! Yay! SO excited.. got the first go ahead from my supervisor and already drafted my first proposal. So here's hoping. Also found out in speaking with my director that there is a huge problem with pregnant teens ( we're talking about 13 and 14yr olds) in my community which I absolutely refuse to accept and so, in response, am now thinking of holding a series of saturday day camps to work with peer groups, eductaion, support, and girl empowerment. I am completely and totally amped.

Best thing sent to me in a care package: Rosemary seeds- result to come- Garlic/rosemary olive oil and happy tummies.

Best art project of the week: Designing logos for our shirts and my wall at home of intertwined baobab trees and possibly a friend's tattoo.

Most amazing emotion:Im in love with my life. And if youve ever felt that way before you completely understand. You can stop an admire an iris for what color it is, what color it isnt, the fact that it has survived and evolved to this point, found its niche, and that it has opened just for today before it submits to the effects of time. Its almost a combination of the look on a babies face, the feeling of your parent's love wrapped around, your favorite food, and a fresh morning with no fears. Its wonderful.