Well I've lived in Africa for almost a year, which is crazy to think about. There are a few things that have become a part of my daily routine here that would be ridiculous to think about doing or seeing in the states:
- Untangling goats: throughout the day they get twisted around their posts and each other until they can't move and you have to go help them out.
- Being stared at: there comes a point when you don't really notice anymore
- Staring at white people: I know it sounds insane, but I'm not used to seeing a lot of them, so when I do, I tend to stare too
- Animal Parts: whether it be a skull, some hooves, random bones, or a hide, you usually can see it daily on the street
- Sweating: waking up sweating, falling asleep sweating, sweating in the shower...sweating all the time
- Smelling: refer to above...deodorant just doesn't cut it most days
- Being hit up for gifts: every kid on the street asks repeatedly for a gift...I'm pretty awesome at drowning them out.
- Dodging cows: about 5 in the evening....watch out because the cows are literally coming home and take up most of the street.
- Bugs: they're everywhere...you just deal with it
- Eating with my hands: utensils are over rated and I apologize to anyone who eats with me right after I return...old habits die hard
- Cucumbers, Peanut Butter, and hot pepper: don't knock the combo until you try it
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