This morning I sat in a cafe near the PC Office and had a cafe au lait (really a latte, but doesn't matter) and a croissant and felt like myself again. It was incredible. So much so that I had to journal a little about it while sitting there, before another Volunteer came to join me for some breakfast and some encouraging words/suggestions for these first awkward months at site. I don't think that I realized how much I would miss sitting and leisurely drinking good coffee until right before I left DC to come here, but I do. It's a part of my own culture, as lame as that sounds, and something very difficult to enjoy in the "comfort" of my hut and village. It was incredible to have a chance to do something I loved doing before I came here and almost (but not quite) feel like myself again, something that is actually much harder to do than one may imagine.
Waking up early and doing it again before heading out of Dakar in the AM.
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awww sissy that sounds wonderful. i'm glad you got some yummy coffee. i've been meaning to tell you that i can do latte art! so far i can only do a heart, but i'm learning. :)
also-at target the other day i saw oregon chai mixes for hot water...i thought of you.
Ah, the simple things in life that one can forget and/or take for granted. Goofy thing for me was Mac 'n Cheese--I even craved it the Pearson way with tuna! So glad you could re-connect with yourself that is important.
Love,
Jodi
Hi Bethany! Sara and I were just sitting here drinking Starbucks (sorry) and talking about the Peace corps...you immediately came to mind! Then, I read your recent post and was very humbled! I am so happy you had a chance to have that experience with your latte. I hope that you know you are very loved back her and that I am thinking and praying for you often. xx PS: I love how the blog is in french and I know what publier commentaire means...although I don't think I am ready for full french blog posts ;)xx
where did you go beth?
happy independence day
new post please - miss you!
love you! (not part of haiku...but still true)
i just want you to know that i totally agree with heidi, new post please! would you believe it if i told you that i came on here just to tell you i needed something new to read? well....i did! :) I guess I'll also tell you that I have framed that awful picture of you and I from the airport the morning you left! It actually looks semi-cute on my coffee table! Happy 4th of July sissy!
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