Wander Susan Wonder

Well I’ve lived in Africa for almost a year, which is crazy to think about. There are a few things that have become a part of my daily routine here that would be ridiculous to think about doing or seeing in the states:
– Untangling goats: throughout the day they get twisted around their posts and each other until they can’t move and you have to go help them out.
– Being stared at: there comes a point when you don’t really notice anymore
– Staring at white people: I know it sounds insane, but I’m not used to seeing a lot of them, so when I do, I tend to stare too
– Animal Parts: whether it be a skull, some hooves, random bones, or a hide, you usually can see it daily on the street
– Sweating: waking up sweating, falling asleep sweating, sweating in the shower…sweating all the time
– Smelling: refer to above…deodorant just doesn’t cut it most days
– Being hit up for gifts: every kid on the street asks repeatedly for a gift…I’m pretty awesome at drowning them out.
– Dodging cows: about 5 in the evening….watch out because the cows are literally coming home and take up most of the street.
– Bugs: they’re everywhere…you just deal with it
– Eating with my hands: utensils are over rated and I apologize to anyone who eats with me right after I return…old habits die hard
– Cucumbers, Peanut Butter, and hot pepper: don’t knock the combo until you try it