This is my life. And I love it. I've waited over 2 years for this life, and now it's here. Yes, sometimes I miss my other life, but now, this is my life and I wouldn't trade it. Except maybe for a cheese pizza from Joe's Pizza Village.
Sunday, July 5, 2009
This is My Life
There are some times when I'm riding the combi (especially if I'm by myself) that it hits me that this is my life. I really am living in Peru, and will be here for 2 more years. My life is narrated in Spanish and full of combi rides, rice and new foods. My life is a daily adventure, I hardly ever know what is going to happen the next moment. At the same time, my life is planned for me. It's like regressing to being in kindergarden. Being able to help set the table is exciting because I can show I am not completely helpless. My life is never being completely alone. Ever. Thursday night, my mom didn't come home because she had a school anniversary party until 4 am and the school is far away, my dad didn't come home til late, and my sister left because a friend had a family emergency and she took my other sister to our grandmother's house. I was COMPLETELY alone for the first time in a month. I could have ran around naked in the house if I wanted to I was that alone. It hit me then that even when I'm "alone" I'm not. There's always someone no more than 20 feet away. When I take the combi alone, theres at least 30 other people on the bus, at the center I'm not alone and never in my house. It was probably the most amazing 2 hours I've spent by myself. I was able to decide when I felt like eating and how much, and I even made a scrambled egg to go with the prepared food. It was in simple words, amazing!
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hey chica!
ReplyDeletei'm really happy to hear that you're happy! especially after your long wait to get to peru! i've met a lot of volunteers here in ghana that spent some time in peru and i told them i had a friend doing PC there and they're all very jealous. i know you will have an amazing experience! i'm trying to check your blog from time to time but i'm sure as you know, the internet is terrible :)
it's interesting to note some differences in the PC programs each country. are you living with a family just for training period (that's what we did?) or for your whole term of service?
i can't wait to read about more of your experiences! thanks again for sending me all that stuff, it was wonderful :)
miss ya!
-lisa
In Peru, we are with host families for training and then all 2 years of service. I've heard various stories ranging from people being completely integrated into their 2 yr host family to others being more like a tenant. It's for safety and also to get us integrated into the community better. The gist I got from PC/Peru higher ups is that it's a move PC global is starting to make-to everyone with a host family, but who knows. I know for a lot of us, it causes a good amount of anxiety thinking about living with another family for 2 years, especially after finally getting a routine set with our training families.
ReplyDeletetell your ghana friends they're welcome to come visit anytime! I'll beat the easy cheese and have queso fresco even! cuidate lisa!