Life

So I know it’s been a while since I’ve given an update. It’s crazy how time is flying by. I’ve already been at site for over 2 months and a little over 5 months total in country.

I really don’t know where to begin to depict these last couple months. I guess if I had to use one word to describe it the only one I can think to use is bizarre or peculiar. It’s been an interesting 2 months full of unusual events, a boatload of miscommunication and an incredible amount of emotional ups and downs.

It was challenging at first managing through the language barrier and trying to figure out the ropes of a new country, a new culture, and a new village almost completely alone. There is no amount of training that could have adequately prepared me or anyone else for the Guinean Peace Corps experience. Most of the experience is observing, learning and discovering as you go along, but so are most things in life, right?

I have to say, that despite the difficulties and frustrations things are tremendously better than they were. The bad days are less frequent, and I’m starting to learn, grow and appreciate more about Guinea, myself and life. I’m adjusting to my life petite à petite. The things that use to freak me out, overwhelm me or annoy me, just don’t anymore. I’m starting to feel at home here and things are good.