Things are getting much better and more comfortable here. I had a little bit of a break down yesterday dealing with the adjustment and getting used to living here. Talking to my mom, dad, and TJ really helped to ease the stress. Also, I am really connecting with my fellow volunteers and roommates. They are amazing. Dioubu who is from France, Tara from Canada, Liz from the States, Malu from Portugal, Tim from Belgium, Eve from France and Mira from Poland. We are a kick ass group. I am getting anxious to start teaching. Friday and Sunday I will observe classes (only day off is Saturday) and then hopefully begin on Monday. It is a little frustrating as I do not yet know what grades I am teaching and have no clue as to what my schedule will be. I am going to Diulakel, a small town about 2 hours NW of Kathmandu, with Tara tomorrow - might as well take advantage of the time we have and go explore Nepal.
I am living at a 'home stay' with two amazing families. It is definitely not what I expected...but you live and you learn, right? I am just really happy that I am surrounded by such amazing and supportive people. Already I feel much more 'in my element' and able to be my goofy self around them. I finally feel adjusted to the time, and my tummy is getting used to the food. It helps that Didi (meaning older sister) who lives above me is a wonderful cook. Ama (mother) lives with us too and she is just the sweetest lady, who speaks no English. She rings a bell on every hour and does a ritual of incense, flowers and paint the doorways in the mornings. It is beautiful and lovely to be around such a ritual.
This morning we did yoga on the rooftop - I am determined to make this a daily ritual for us.
I have been at the school almost all day today organizing the library here...the really tiny library. I still have not been able to get my computer connected with the Internet at school (annoying!) but I WILL and i will put pictures on as soon as I can. My love to you all. Thank you for your support. My next post will be in a couple days after my lil trip.
Until then.