December 8, 2011
It’s December?! My journal writing
has slacked. It’s not that I don’t have
anything to write – I do – I just keep getting more and more behind in my
“catching up” that the thought of writing anything causes stress about where to
begin. Much like keeping up with friends
back home.
My mood has been dismal. I am
stressed about going to Germany and camp next week. It’s been almost a full month since I last
left for a journey – I truly enjoy being here and hate to leave. Trying to get pumped for camp – I am excited
for what it’s all about and to see Shelly, but I also feel stressed that I will
be living for Germany soon after.
However, if I know myself correctly, I know I will have an amazing time
and I will look back and think, “oh, how silly!”
December 10, 2011
Successful meeting with my HIV support group! They were psyched about the herbal garden I
proposed. I even left them with some
moringa seeds to get started (not to self: next time you give out seeds, make
sure you count them out evenly before handing them out to people…they will
count and compare and get jealous!) The
idea is that the five support groups within Dwambazi will each have a communal
medicinal garden with a variety of herbs for remedies of common ailments for
those who suffer from HIV. Their
assignment is to hold a meeting with their members to discuss placement of the
garden and responsibilities. The group
was enthusiastic and eager to get started – every Peace Corps Volunteer’s
dream!
December 16, 2011
Camp was exceptional – huge thanks to the joy that Shelly exudes from every
part of her being! She was born to be
sunshine.
Camp was both fun and inspirational.
So many times I felt emotional toward these girls – these amazing women! Yep, I was right – this was an incredible
week and I cannot believe I stressed about it!
Jetting to Germany!
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