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Thursday, August 28, 2014

8/28/14



After a fabulous trip in Kathmandu, I am back in beautiful Manpur, Dang.  There was news of great floods in the area, wiping out homes, crops, livestock, and unfortunately lives as well.  I was expecting a swimming pool around my home when I got back, but luckily everything seemed safe and sound, just greener and more fireflies present at nighttime.  Please pray for all the homes and lives that were affected by the floods that have injured numerous families, to whichever god, goddess, or gods that may be.

It’s been a while since I last posted due to traveling and trainings and birthday celebrations, but here are a few updates on my village life:
1.        The moringa tree I planted at home is growing! YES!!!!
2.       However, the area around the moringa tree is infested with “goat lice” as said by my bhaauju (sister-in-law).
3.       I wiped a two year old’s butt with my hand after she went dookie in our backyard area. J
4.       Today we celebrated teej!  I fasted with the ladies until the evening, danced (Nepali style), wore my loud, green sari with rangichangi bangles to go with, and ate bananas, doi (it’s yogurt-esk), and sabdaanaa (some flour milky porridge thang).  Today was a good day, overall.

In a couple of days I will reach my ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY of living in Nepal. AMAZING.  It’s said by many a PCV (Peace Corps Volunteer), but the days are long and the weeks/months go by fast.  I can’t believe I’ve made it this far (thank you Jesus- definitely couldn’t have made it without you).  Looking ahead, I’m excited to meet the new groups, the first landing in KTM around September 6th (I think) and the next coming in March of 2015.  WOO, more English-speaking satiharu (friends)!  I believe it is also a proper time to reflect on the many nice moments I’ve had in Nepal thus far:
1.       Learning to play guitar by candlelight after a long day.
2.       Brushing my teeth outside overlooking hundreds of fireflies nearby and in the distance.
3.       Riding my bike until I find a shady spot to read a good book (I READ!).
4.       Orange is the New Black! I’m not good at following shows, so it’s been nice to have the opportunity to commit to following one (and a very interesting one at that).

Now what’s a good list without its counterpart- some of the not-as-nice stuff that’s happened in Nepal:
1.       Moldy vole poop under my bed.
2.       Mold.
3.       Giardia.
4.       Hairy armpits.

Friends and family, you are all still welcome to visit Nepal.  I’ve got 1.25 years to go! Love you all- sending big kisses and hugs. Don’t get married without me! J

Love,

Bora

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