Ups & Downs of Week 3

Ups & Downs:Figuratively and Literally

9/22/2014

Down: Started off the week just feeling exhausted. I didn't feel like integrating or really being a part of my community for a day so I stayed inside for an entire day and only left to go to a little store nearby to get food to make.

Up: Decided to go out and by coffee and had a wonderful day anyways! Just sitting and drinking coffee and reading a book. It was wonderful!

Down: While reading, I realized I have no idea what I am going to do when I get back to the states and had an attack of what ifs! Such as...what if I can't get a job? What if I get a job, love it, but I can't pay for rent. What if I don't like my new job? What if I really miss being in Madagascar? WHAT IF WHAT IF WHAT IF!

Up: Talked about the above with a friend and realized the great part about the next two years is I have some time to really think about what I want to do with my life! :) And that I really need to focus on the moment more!

Down: Rachel and Ross broke up and got back together TWICE in one day! I couldn't even handle it....and I also realized I am way to obsorbed in Friends.

Up: The next day I met a new friend and we walked to the beautiful rocks by the ocean. I realized my Malagasy has gotten a lot better while I was talking to someone new! I can actually talk to people! I was told about the mermaids that possibly exisit and a bit about the culture of having a spouse die.

Down: While out on the rocks, I slipped on a rock and busted my shit...get it..I literally fell down. I have a few bruises on my knee/shin/ankle. But other than that its fine!

Up: I made it through my third week at site! I feel like I am starting to really feel at home here and I'm excited to start having teacher meetings next week and then October 6th I start teaching! YAY!