Stay Young, Go Dancing

6/28/11

Ever heard of DJ Bobo?  We looked him up today, and had a dance party.  Ugandan music is lacking.  Actually a different song title above, but I haven't danced in awhile, and it was fun.  I woke up to a thunderstorm, so yesterday’s sun was short lived.  The clinic was cold and kind of empty today.  Most of the physicians went into the community today (there was no room in the truck for me), so I had Dr. Amir’s office all to myself (with a private flushing toilet!) for awhile, but then Dr. Keith came in and we had a quiet day with computers, tea, and as much chit chat as a Ugandan can tolerate.  They’re very direct here, not big on small talk, but we managed.  I got to leave a little earlier today, and came home and napped and had some lovely conversation with the roommates.  We had another take out and Sex and the City night (our after dark African evenings).  An uneventful day, and I prefer it that way. 

I’m thankful...
1. for rainy mornings where I can stay in bed a little longer.  Dr. Alex was affected by the rain, too, and he called to say we would just leave an hour later.  I love dozing in the rain.
2. for g-nut sauce (ground nuts).  I’m not sure I want to know the nuts involved, but it tastes pretty good, and it’s one of the few foods that I crave that’s from here.  Also on the list is pineapples.  I’m telling you, U.S. pineapple is not pineapple. 
3. for a night cool enough for my UGA hoodie.  That thing is so old and huge, but it’s kind of like my security blanket.  I wear it to work back home to give me something comfortable to start my long days in or to hide in when something bad happens or to lounge in when I have to study.  It is literally security when I am unsure/stressed/overwhelmed.  Anyway, I miss it in the summer, so at least I got to pull it out tonight. 

Goodnight my loves!