Monday, June 1, 2009
Day 5: More clarity
Yesterday we went out with a counselor from TASO named Peter to look for our housing. This man is a God send! He showed us a couple houses but we didn't feel too comfortable with their security and the fact that we'd have to buy beds, a fridge, and major household stuff like that. So we asked if we could talk to a manager of a guesthouse (like a hostel) and work a deal out to stay for the 3 months. Man....Peter went to bat for us! He got us a deal where we'd be paying 25,000 shillings (about $7) a day each....that's about $190 per month! Also we'd get breakfast 4 days out of the week. I'm gonna be sharing the room with the other fellow I came with but its okay. I can deal with sharing a room for just 3 months. Although it would be nice to just be by myself sometimes. So that is handled and I'm very glad we don't have to worry about that other stuff. The place is also about 1/2 mile from TASO so I can walk to and from work, hopefully contributing to some weight loss lol Anyway things are coming together better and that is taking some anxiety away. I am still having trouble sleeping bc I keep thinking about my issues and also crying alot. I hope its not side effects of any medication I'm taking :-/ Hopefully things will get better once we start working steadily....
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hey somb,
ReplyDeletesounds like things are getting a little better for you. im glad you were able to find a decent living space with the basic necessities. Im also happy that its conviently located so that you will have an easy commute to where you need to be. just be careful out there. im sorry to hear that youre dealing with family issues and issues with your ex. as far as the family issues go, just pray on things and im sure things will get better. as far as the ex goes, do the same and remember the advice that you gave me when i was dealing with my ex. it really helped. remember that i am praying for you every chance i get and i will also pray for your family. i know its tough being on another continent alone but i think if anyone can handle it, you can...so stop skating. lol. anyway, try and find something positive to embrace, remember what youre there to do and do it well. miss you sombo. take it easy.
Aww, don't cry Sombo. =( Work and distractions are usually what help keep us sane and it must be hard to suddenly be alone and forced to face these issues...but hopefully it will also give you the chance to reflect on yourself and life and to clear your mind. It's good to cry and release your emotions sometimes...after a good cry I'm usually exhausted, but I typically wake up the next morning refreshed and ready to start again...I hope it's the same for you, that you wake up energized and ready to seize the day! And I'm sure you'll feel much better soon enough because you'll be so immersed in your work! I'm glad you were able to find a good housing arrangement (buy your own bed and fridge...bitch please, is your name Amde? Lol, that reminds me about how he brought the guy from the alley to fix our fridge which initially opened on the right, but then opened on the left, hahaha! Wtf!) But seriously, even though it's close, be careful when you walk, and if the men are anything like in India, guard your ass with your life because they WILL try to grab it! Then again, I'm sure once you give them the dirtiest look in your repertoire of dirty looks and say, "Eww!", they wouldn't have the balls to do anything further, lol! And damn, I'm so happy for you that you'll have the chance to work on the psychosocial aspect of your work!! Especially since it will be in a totally different context then what you'd experience in the US. And because in the US, according to some people, only rural and urban health care are important, lol! Anyways, take care, be happy, enjoy and learn from your surroundings and in parting I would just like to say, if you like it then you should have put a ring on it. =D
ReplyDeleteLS!
ReplyDeleteYou've almost been there a week already! Girl 3 months is nothing. It's half a co-op, lol. And co-op was always great 'cause just when you got tired of it you were headin' back to class. I'm so glad you have a safe place to lay your head, and I for one am glad you have a roommate. Living alone is overrated.
Your tears touch the ground and later evaporate to the heavens where God catches every one. In the States we have so many distractions that keep us from what we need to be doing. That is one goodthing about time in the "wilderness." Do what you have to do now, but I have no doubt that this time next month you'll be running that place like you've been there all along. Love ya!
Hi Sombo,
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you got there safe and sound. Trust me it takes a while to get used to but u will eventually get used to it. Stay strong and try to make the best out of it, as I told people there are amazing and we had a wonderful time and I hope you will have the same. I am so happy that your housing issue is resolved that is one thing you want out of your way, once you start getting used to the place you can look for better housing , Peter is such a wonderful person he is so helpful... send my greeting to everyone.
All the best
Thanks you guys for these kind words! You'll never understand how happy I am to hear from you all.
ReplyDeleteLenny: Thank you so much for your prayers and advice (well to take my advice lol). I miss you so much and appreciate all your thoughts.
Kalee: OMG I LMAO when I read ur post! I bet you some of these people are Amde's cousins considering Ethiopia is right near Uganda! LOL Thanks for the positivity and things that make me laugh!
Tina:Thanks so much for thinking about me and the words about my tears. I know it will get better and when I look back I'll feel so blessed to have had this opportunity.
Meiti: Thanks for commenting and everyone here misses you very much. Peter and everyone is so great and I appreciate all the adivce you gave me before I left. Thanks!