My Week as a Recluse

This week has been rather uneventful. We had Monday off for a national holiday- Día de la Revolución. It was a good day: I used my bus card for the first time and successfully navigated my way to the mall, where I enjoyed a delicious drink at Starbucks. Yes, Starbucks. Guate is cooler than you think, my friends. I also went to the ophthalmologist, where I learned that my current contacts/glasses prescription is insufficient. Good times! 

I spent the rest of the week as a prisoner in my apartment with the exception of my trip to the ER. It appears that I have a parasite. (It hit me in the wee hours of Tuesday morning.) It apparently happens to everyone who comes down- almost like an initiation of sorts. So I guess you can say that I’ve officially arrived! While it stinks to have missed out on an entire week at the office, I am grateful for the following things: to have a nice, spacious apartment in which to recuperate; sweet coworkers who have checked in on me and even accompanied me to the ER; two grocery stores within walking distance; and the fact that I am now feeling better.

Thanks for letting me share.