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even though my work schedule isn't THAT based on the 5 day work week.
what do i do on a typical weekend?
first, friday i usually get home from work and dont go out again. friday in Misungwi is the big market day, and lots of people from surrounding villages come to buy soap and maize and all kinds of stuff, some important and some junk.
while the people of Misungwi are used to me, many of these villagers are not. and so I don't like having to deal with them. today i went and got a glass of yogurt (not yogurt like we think of it, more like chunky milk - but it's great with a little bit of sugar) and came up to use some internet (AC!!!)
my housegirl cooked for me, rice and beans today, which will go nicely with the avocado i got in mwanza yesterday, make a little guacamole and stir in some cumin in the beans and i'm having mexican! will go even better as i plan on stopping by a neighborhood bar and picking up a cold beer or two (which is plenty, beers are bigger and stronger here than in the states)
tomorrow i will spend the day walking around and greeting people, since i spent the last 3 days in Mwanza for work and will be going next week to Dar for a meeting [short meeting, LONG bus ride]. so gotta remind people, once again, that i'm not leaving for good so don't be surprised when i return.
i also have to invite my guesthouse workers to part 2 of my seminar on condoms. one of the funnest projects i've done here, and i can't wait for the follow up. i could talk about this stuff all day.... oh wait, i DO!!! it's my JOB!!!!!
then i'll top that off with some more yogurt, watching some tv at my friend Dominics house, playing cards with the neighbors, finishing my book [see link to the right] and the fun task of picking a new one [thanks aunt karen!!!!!], changing my cats litterbox (disgusting), hiding from either sun or rain, whichever of the two is harsher, and i'll round out the weekend by finally getting a chance to talk to some of the new volunteers in our region, whom i've met for all of 5 minutes 4 months ago.
by the way, yesterday i had the most fantastic grilled fish of my life. i even ate the head, it was that good!
what do i do on a typical weekend?
first, friday i usually get home from work and dont go out again. friday in Misungwi is the big market day, and lots of people from surrounding villages come to buy soap and maize and all kinds of stuff, some important and some junk.
while the people of Misungwi are used to me, many of these villagers are not. and so I don't like having to deal with them. today i went and got a glass of yogurt (not yogurt like we think of it, more like chunky milk - but it's great with a little bit of sugar) and came up to use some internet (AC!!!)
my housegirl cooked for me, rice and beans today, which will go nicely with the avocado i got in mwanza yesterday, make a little guacamole and stir in some cumin in the beans and i'm having mexican! will go even better as i plan on stopping by a neighborhood bar and picking up a cold beer or two (which is plenty, beers are bigger and stronger here than in the states)
tomorrow i will spend the day walking around and greeting people, since i spent the last 3 days in Mwanza for work and will be going next week to Dar for a meeting [short meeting, LONG bus ride]. so gotta remind people, once again, that i'm not leaving for good so don't be surprised when i return.
i also have to invite my guesthouse workers to part 2 of my seminar on condoms. one of the funnest projects i've done here, and i can't wait for the follow up. i could talk about this stuff all day.... oh wait, i DO!!! it's my JOB!!!!!
then i'll top that off with some more yogurt, watching some tv at my friend Dominics house, playing cards with the neighbors, finishing my book [see link to the right] and the fun task of picking a new one [thanks aunt karen!!!!!], changing my cats litterbox (disgusting), hiding from either sun or rain, whichever of the two is harsher, and i'll round out the weekend by finally getting a chance to talk to some of the new volunteers in our region, whom i've met for all of 5 minutes 4 months ago.
by the way, yesterday i had the most fantastic grilled fish of my life. i even ate the head, it was that good!
posted by Brian at
5:08 PM
2 Comments:
Happy Weekend, Brian! Sounds like a great one...relaxing and socializing with your friends and neighbors. It's good to hear that you're enjoying this part of your work! And another startling bit of evidence (at least to me) that your cultural adaptation is indeed strong...eating a WHOLE fish...the guy who refused fish in any form for the first 20 years of life...except fish sticks when you were a tot and probably didn't know what they were:) Bravo! Love the details...photos next?? (can't resist asking, esp. as our trip gets closer. We've had 7 shots collectively so far!)
Love,
Mom
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Anonymous, at 3/31/2006 5:42 PM
it's been awhile since you posted...you still there??
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Anonymous, at 4/10/2006 7:24 PM
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