Week 77: Gratitude Journal

I had to go into the capital again this week for a meeting of the Peer Support Diversity Network that I am a part of. At first I was frustrated that I was missing my library classes, however, it only took one hot shower to remember why I love being in the capital. During this time I also had the privilege of chatting with some fellow PCVs who had been bitten by a spider that was causing them to be fatigued and possibly in need of further medical attention. Despite the bites the PCVs were upbeat and claimed there was really nothing in their lives they could complain about. At that moment I thought of some of my most recent complaints, which included getting put up in a hotel for free as well as getting free food and Internet for two days. Needless to say I think its time I bring back my gratitude journal and a rephrase. This week I had the privilege of going into the capital.

While in the capital I ate at the new Lebanese restaurant and noticed that since I arrived a year ago there are now three new dinning options including Mexican. Thai, and the Lebanese place. As far as I know these three are the first of their kind in the capital and it made me think just how many more changes I will witness before I leave as well as what the country will look like in five or ten years when I come back to visit.