Good morning, all! It’s a strangely overcast morning in Lugazi, and I’m feeling rather nice. I apologize for my woeful neglect of my blog; life has turned me aside every time I tried to come and update! The power has been out a lot recently, and I’ve been busy from dawn until dusk, literally. I’m not normally this dedicated, it’s a little bizarre.
Much to tell! My Africa experience has thrown me a few curveballs. From attending an international soccer game (FREAK yeah!) to losing my wallet on an untrackable taxi, I’ve spent the last couple weeks alternating between complete happiness to bottomless depression.
The football game was so effing intense! Uganda and Kenya played and we had first row seats, right in the front! Let me tell you, Africans know their way around a soccer field. ‘Twas a magical thing to watch, and not just because of the talent displayed. Uh… hello beautiful African athlete. Can you marry me now? Number five on Kenya… oh boy. I want everyone who reads this to know that my heart forever belongs to a glorious, shirtless, African footballer whose name I do not know.
The wallet debacle was a bit of a rain on my parade. I’m managing though; things will work out. I did a bit of wrathful dancing/swearing/self-loathing, but I’ve mostly recovered and am making the most of my own irresponsibility.
The work we’re doing is progressing rather slowly. Right now I’m attending a lot of meetings and consults and doing much talking. Very little action. But I’m confident the hands-on work with begin soon and I can get my hands dirty! Or dirtier. The water’s been out for a while so I’m highly unwashed. But I’m working on the Marginalized Populations Committee, preparing to partner with a nearby orphanage to rebuild an income generating project that will remain long after we’re gone! I’ve learned soooo much about development and humanitarian work; I never realized how much I didn’t understand. Sustainability is so critical to what we do here, and it’s a challenge to weave that irrevocably into the projects we come up with.
Oh, yes. I’m pretty convinced I have tuberculosis. And for those of you who don’t understand my peculiar brand of hypochondria, that means I have a hefty cough and I’ve persuaded myself I’m dying of it. Realistically, I have a chest cold. Imaginatively, I have a life-threatening illness. I don’t have tuberculosis. But I’m pretty sure I have tuberculosis.
So long story short, I’ve had a thousand adventures since my last update and met dozens of beautiful people. Ugandans are incredible; I love these guys more than I thought I could, in just a few short weeks. I wish I could tell more but there’s no time! I miss the States and my friends and family there, but it’s such a short time, in the long run. I sincerely hope everything is going well for each of you, and I can’t wait to see you again! And to eat a double cheeseburger. Oh how I long for a double cheeseburger.
Happy Friday! Or Saturday or whatever day it is there. BYE!
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Wow Molly I miss you so much! I hope you do get some action with your stuff soon :) And that game sounded intense, I am jealous. I hope you feel better and do NOT have tuberculosis. That would be tragic. I'm sending my love to you telepathically so it should arrive soon!
ReplyDeleteHayley, I've just received your telepathic love, it was most welcome! I love that you comment! Comments are my bread and butter. I miss everyone so much and this is my only connection with a lot of you, so when you comment I am just tickled. Anyone out there who has read this and forgone the Post A Comment section, you're killing me! Hayley, my lizard, I send my warmest jujus to you from Africa. Expect them any day!
ReplyDeletejeez! river rafting? bungee jumping? you are a changing woman! i'm glad you get to do it! at least you won't regret it for the rest of your life! stay HIV negative, please! love you and have a ton of fun!
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