Peaceful Pathway☮

I can’t believe that I’ve already been here for over two months…though the days seem like they drag on, the months truly fly by.   I’ve received my other bag from storage and am currently in the process of packing up my things. Either I’ve acquired so much crap, or I’m just not packing right! I have no idea how so many little things can accumulate to make such huge piles! I’ve already filled my big bag to its maximum capacity and I still have to pack my clothes! Eeesh, it’s going to be a long Sunday. Yesterday was the family appreciation ceremony.   I’d say even with all of the running around, it was a complete success J .   The hall was filled with families and trainees, everything worked properly, and I even had 5 people in the audience just for me!   My host mom came with her sister and niece, and two of my Batswana friends arrived from Joaneng (Keitumetse and Tshidiso)!   It was wonderful! The ceremony started by me singing the Botswana National Anthem, then my friend Chels

As the date nears, I’m getting more and more excited about moving to Gobojango (Gobos).   I am also realizing even further how truly alone I will be in exactly 8 days.   My Peace Corps experience thus far has truthfully been a unique one.   Though Botswana is fortunate enough to be considered a “middle-income” country, I am not necessarily living the “Peace Corps experience” I had originally intended or expected.   I have access to the internet, I have running water (sometimes) and electricity, and I feel pretty dang safe here walking alone.   What else could one ask for? Though I have been fortunate on many fronts, I believe we are faced with different predicaments that go alone with our kismets.   Adversity considering race relations is one thing I’ve had somewhat of a difficult time with.   Whether I like it or not, I stand out here.   I cannot walk to the tuck shop right up the street without everyone staring, trying to get my attention, or attempting to talk to me.   Norma