Swazi 11 things
11 people I worked with:
1. Lauren
2. Joshua
3. Alyssa
4. Alison
5. Amanda
6. Mary
7. Melody
8. LeAnn
9. Candace
10. Xolani
11. Bongani
11 Things I did
1. Tented for a night
2. Washed laundry in the bathtub
3. Cooked for 19 people
4. Planned thanksgiving meal
5. Walked to and from town often to bank, wifi and shopping
6. Hiked to waterfalls
7. Worked at Hope House (rehab/assisted living/nursing home)
8. Helped with Christmas parties at Care Points (preschools and after school type programs)
9. ‘Wrapped’ gifts for Christmas parties (washcloth, toothbrush, toothpaste, soap and cookies in a plastic bag)
10. Visited a cultural village
11. Aqua aerobics- ish
11 things I learned:
1. God DOES speak to me
2. Swazi has the BEST ice cream
3. Change is good
4. It is ok to like Frozen and sing-along
5. Holidays aren’t what you eat, it’s who you’re with and what you make of it
6. Big life events happen even when you are away – congrats to my sister and future brother-in-law, Ashley and Todd (though I didn’t expect people to put their lives on hold, it’s still a shock when something ‘big’ happens)
7. God creates beautiful scenery all over the world
8. Worship in any language is amazing
9. Learned how to budget meals and prepare them for 19 people; as a team treasurer and thanksgiving meal planner
10. Grace should be extended to all people, even yourself.
11. I think I can win Big Brother when I get back after living with 19-24 other people in one house for a month.
(12. I was reminded of how much I dislike hills)
11 things I ate:
1. S’mores!
2. Cornflakes
3. Grilled peanut butter & jelly
4. Grilled cheese
5. Homemade chicken noodle soup
6. Roasted veggies
7. Nachos
8. Enchiladas
9. Red velvet cupcake
10. Stuffing/dressing
11. Apple pie
