1) Nescafé Coffee
Oh man. I can’t even begin to express my love for coffee and the fact that Nescafé instant coffee has been in every country so far has been a blessing…..buuuuut….we will just say it’s a BIG blessing when you find a coffee shop that serves real coffee. One time I had a mug of Nescafe and someone asked if it was mud. Really.
(double mocha madness from a coffee shop…..Mmmmmm)
2) Squatty Potty
When I first arrived I said no way…now I say the second floor is too far to walk…they grow on you…I promise. And they are just as you would think…squat…duty…done. Men have life waaaaayyyy too easy. For real.
(yep, that is a squatty potty)
3) Smelling Clothes
Before I put clothes on, I smell them….if they stink I spray some febreeze on them and wear them…..if they don’t stink they get worn, folded back up, and put in the clean pile once again….until febreeze can’t cover up the smell anymore….then you know they are done….and it’s time to wash the tank top you wear every.single.day.
4) Earplugs and Eye Mask
Every.Single.Night. These babies are a necessity to block out barking dogs, noisy early risers, 6 am sunrises, rooster, and funerals…yes funerals….with shooting cannons and blasting music…all.night.long.
5) Dirty Feet vs Tan Lines
Yes, little kids ask why my feet are so dirty and then try to rub away my tan lines. Dirt or Tan? We may never have enough baby wipes to find out…I have accepted the fact that my feet will never be clean for 11 months….
6) Peanut Butter
PB & Apples, PB & Tiger Cookies, PB & Jelly, PB & Cucumber, PB On A Spoon, PB & Carrots, PB & Crackers, PB & PB……yep I have never consumed so much peanut butter in my life. Like ever.
#PB4Life
7) Toilet Paper
I always carry a roll of tp on me at all times. You never know when “a long one” will hit and you are stuck on a toilet or squatty with nothing because other countries don’t believe in toilet paper. Just no. No. No. Nooooo.
8) Cramming As Many People Into A Vehicle As Possible
I have become a pro at sitting on laps, standing in a moving vehicle, and knowing that when there is no more room it is okay to just hang outside the vehicle like a local. Just say yes in that case. Yes.
9) Low Pony, Bun, or Braided Pony
I can’t remember the last time I wore my hair down. Like really. I have no idea.
10) Community Living
This month all 50 members of my squad are together…living in one house…this is my room…there are 14 girls living on my floor….I ran away this past Sunday….I didn’t tell anyone where I went….it was the first time in 3 months I was completely by myself…like I didn’t know anyone around me… It.Was.Amazing.
PS, I was at a coffee shop
(this is my room of 14 girls….uffff da)
Thank you to all of my supporter for allowing me to redefine my “normal”.
I couldn’t ask for a more amazing trip and for letting the Lord work through me to grow His Kingdom!
I love you guys and I’m only $4,000 away from being FULLY FUNDED!!!!
Wooooooo Hoooooooooo!!
