11PM
As I'm writing this, I'm getting the royal treatment indeed! Amy (my six-year old host sister) is in here on my bed with me, and has slathered me in almond-scented lotion, spritzed my hair generously with pear body scent, disastrously duo-toned my nails, and has elaborate (11PM) plans for my feet. In this midst of all this, I was brought, upon a platter, a special concoction of fresh squeezed citrus brewed with cinnamon and honey. I suppose it pays to get sick.
Today was the first day I felt like I'm actually living in this foreign city. I've been under the weirdest misconception that my time here is almost up, when it today occurred to me that i've only completed one of five weeks! Furthermore, today I successfully, and with many flutterings of liberation, took the bus alone (i'm having to do a bit of translating on this entry, as parts of it are written in spanish). I started to plan out a rhythm for myself at the center. Deciding to take action on my morning slump, I did a bit of asking around and am now helping Rosita, the Otavaleñan woman, with artisanal production like embroidery and recycled paper-making.
At 6 PM, the civilized taking of bread and tea with my family. Gourmet lobster from the coast for dinner tonight. (I swear! This entry is giving the false impression that I'm living in luxury here!) More extended family.
My homework for tonight is to look up for David the coincidences between Lincoln and Kennedy's assassinations...he wanted to know.
Today was the first day I felt like I'm actually living in this foreign city. I've been under the weirdest misconception that my time here is almost up, when it today occurred to me that i've only completed one of five weeks! Furthermore, today I successfully, and with many flutterings of liberation, took the bus alone (i'm having to do a bit of translating on this entry, as parts of it are written in spanish). I started to plan out a rhythm for myself at the center. Deciding to take action on my morning slump, I did a bit of asking around and am now helping Rosita, the Otavaleñan woman, with artisanal production like embroidery and recycled paper-making.
At 6 PM, the civilized taking of bread and tea with my family. Gourmet lobster from the coast for dinner tonight. (I swear! This entry is giving the false impression that I'm living in luxury here!) More extended family.
My homework for tonight is to look up for David the coincidences between Lincoln and Kennedy's assassinations...he wanted to know.
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