Lola: "¡Ay mira Raquel, ya estás gordita, aprovechando la comida Dominicana!"
Me: *awkward laugh* uh, ya...
So that's it folks, this fantastically fried food is starting to show. And Dominicans will be the first to tell you, and pinch the results unforgivingly...
But will I stop "aprovecharing"? I think not! Another plate of fritos, plátanos maduros, a gigantic plate of arroz, maybe some longaniza? Heck ya! Bring it Dominicana, I will down your sugar cane, your plátanos and you will proudly watch as my waste shows its appreciation :)
Yesterday, my favorite abuelita gifted me a gigantic bag of avocados. Never mind I had to drag them on my back across the province of Azua...twice. This food has me head over heals, and then rolling on my back like a beatle, unable to get back up. Hahaha! Chubby and happy, my friends! That's me. I can only hope the same luck upon all of you!
In all seriousness, I am loving every moment here and don't mind a little pudge. : ) Nevertheless, the idea of home is not unfavorable. I cannot wait for my mom's baked chicken and fresh vegetables! I can't wait to squish both my parents! They are so ridiculously adorable and fun to be around.
Then, back to Fay-town! Although in all honesty, the idea of being in Fayetteville without school is a bit weird, I am so excited to see my friends, Eugene, move into my first apartment, and begin Americorps!!! I will be working in Springdale High School, translating, mentoring, and taking it where ever it goes!
However, I will miss the independence, the responsibility of my work and stay here. I am so self-dependent here. I enjoy the daily challenges, the constant opportunity to learn. At the same time, it will be nice to have only myself to take care of, not the demands and worries of 70 some volunteers to manage. This however doesn't come without the price of mising my fantastic volunteers desperately!!!
Ay, la vida es una bulla. PA'LANTE!
2 comments:
"I can't wait to squish my parents." LOVE IT! :) That is so exciting that you know where you will be doing Americorps! You will be awesome! Enjoy the time you have left! Can't wait to see you!
Rachel,
I can't wait to see you Rachel, and hear about all the interesting and wild (sometimes?) things you have gone through this past couple of months.
We returned from our trip yesterday after 13 hours on the road. It's so strange being in the mountains in the morning and then in the Village at night!
Give us a reminder of your flight info. I will be picking you up at the airport.
Have a great time while it lasts (and do a good job too!).
Love, Dad
PS: Your Mother has been making home made hummus with lots of garlic - extremely tasty! It may not be a complete substitute for beans and rice, however it is delicious and hearty with some fresh veggies and pita!
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