I have two of the best Peace Corps Volunteers as neighbors
(in my shopping village). These two individuals are thoughtful, giving, and
never fail to brighten my mood, no matter how happy I was when I arrived at
their place, I always leave happier. In honor of my Birthday and with a nod to
my inexplicable enthusiasm for all things British they threw me a High Tea!
This tea was complete with crust less triangular cucumber sandwiches served on
a MacGyver styled three-tiered tea tray made out of plates and bowels. We
watched a video of stately homes and castles, listened to British music artists
and got caught up in conversation that we did not have time to watch any of the
British movies they picked out. Not only did they throw me this party, which
was definitely the only high tea happening in Kanye that day, they also bought
me a thoughtful gift that was complete with Broccoli! This is my favorite
vegetable and not always easy to come by. A trend was started as all the other
birthday gifts I received outside of a hand crafted basket, were food items.
Teachers at my school gave me fruits and chocolates and from home I received a
slew of Trader Joe’s treats. I am never underfed here nor is giving food a
common gift, all of these friends just know where my priorities lie.
As a side note, winter hit hard this week and it is now time
to wear mittens to bed and really I don’t see a reason to ever remove them.
<3
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