How I do.

Here's a list of things that I do these days...

• attend mass at La Merced, one of the largest Catholic churches here in Guate.
• take communion, even though I'm not Catholic. (insert evil laugh)
• buy fresh, delicious vegetables from the central market. On average, I pay about 50 quetzales for seven or eight pounds of veggies. Btw- that's about $6.50
• walk everywhere, except on the weekends when I take the bus to Zone 10.
• throw used TP in the trash can instead of in the toilet (TMI?).
• line dry my clothes.
• hand-wash dirty dishes in the absence of a dishwasher.
• get angry when men say gross things as I walk down the street.
• kiss people on the cheek when I greet them.
• wonder why other people are laughing because I don't get Guatemalan humor.

Yes, my life here is really exciting. Not. Well, it kind of is. Every day has its challenges and joys. As of today, I have seven weeks until my trip to Atlanta and Greenville. I'm happy to report that while I am excited to go home for a bit and see people I love and eat food that I miss, I am not eager to leave Guate. I've really grown to love this city and all of the people that God has placed before me here. Praise the Lord for that!