This is Africa. T.I.A.
Here is a serious yet hopefully intriguing and humorous blog about life in Africa called:
You Know You are in Africa When…
you live in a mud hut.
you know its going to be a good day when you have good aim in the squwatty potty.
becoming a hammock rock star is achieved when you wake up from a restful night of sleeping on your side.
dodging traffic means live stock, chickens, people and bodas carrying humans, furniture or pigs.
beans and rice becomes the lunch special.
when ants glue your belongings to the hut wall with dirt.
the rooster’s morning call becomes a natural alarm clock.
10pm is a late night up/out.
a night out is hanging out in the community hut consisting of worship or card playing.
food and poop are go to conversation topics. which come up multiple times a day.
you spend 10,000 uganda schillings for Jiffy crunchy peanut butter.
showering 3 times a week is seen as excessive.
the oven that bakes precious banana bread is a fire driven beast of a kiln.
when having weave in your hair is a fashion statement.
having the best pineapple ever.
wearing the same clothes night and day is acceptable. it is actually weird to change often.
making your own beads with some awesome bead makers.
holding a child whenever you need some extra lovin.
getting peed on by that same child.
hearing muzungu called out so much you forget that is not your name.
ice cubes are a treat.
coca-cola light is a rarity and precious commodity.
happy hour becomes a cheap Sprite at the end of internet cafe time.
daily hygene takes on a new meaning consisting of baby wipes and the occasional brushing of your teeth.
make up is irrelevant because there is no mirror.
when the basin in your room is your bath tub, dishwasher and occasionally the emergency pee bucket.
waking up to beautiful sunrises and ending the day with gorgeous sunsets.
I hope that this has brought some insight to my life right now here in the bush of Africa.
I hope that one day you to can experience the African way of life too.
