I Live in a Pink Room
Yes, I live in a pink room. I am officially in my site now and lately all I can think about is how long and how short two years can really be. As soon as I unpacked ALL of my clothes I realized as I was dripping sweat all over the floor because of the heat how long and how short two years might be. It is long enough to read a lot of books, eat my fair share of patacones, and short enough that as soon as I become really comfortable in my site it might be almost time to leave.
I am living in a very nice house with a real family. (Yea...as opposed to a fake family....) The parents are in their mid thirties and they are both school teachers. They have two little boys, one that is three years old and one that is eleven months old. I was here for a visit about 3 weeks ago and it is nice to come back and see how things have changed. I arrived at the house and the eleven month old is walking now and that is when I discovered that there was something different about my future bedroom. It was now pink! It was most definitely better than the white walls from before. It is homier and now that I am settled in, I really feel like I live here.
This time I don´t feel as alone. Already, walking in the street I saw people that I had recognized from my site visit and it was a comforting feeling. Also, I am in the main center that a few other RCD (Rural Community Development) Volunteers come to meet with their counterparts, so I will be seeing them a least once a week. Both of my host parents, (its so weird referring to someone as a ¨parent¨ that is only about thirteen years older than I am, however, unfortunately I have also learned that something like that is not impossible) have large families that I will hopefully become a part of as my time here progresses.
For now I am looking forward to my bucket baths, sweating, and just enjoying learning about the dynamic of my site and getting to know the people in the community. There is a lot for me to take in at first but as long as I just keep my mind nice and open it will all be valuable for my future work and will make my stay here very successful and full of wonderful experiences.
By the way....I like my pink room:)
About Me
- Alicia
- Sarapiquí, Costa Rica
- I am a Children Youth and Families, Peace Corps Volunteer in Costa Rica.
6 comments:
Great update. Enjoy your room, it was probably a motivational ploy to keep you out of there and out in the "field." Two years is a perfect amount of time to make a difference without forming a firm attachment. Take it all in and keep us updated.
Two years, may seem long or short, but either way, its an experience you're enjoying. I can't wait until the next update! PS. Pink is the color of piglet!
Okay, okay, so your room is pink but exactly what shade of pink is it? Pale pink, hot pink, day-glo pink, pepto bismol pink--you get my drift. Wishing you two years of great adventures in the field and the sweetest of dreams in your pink room. I can't wait for your next update!
Hey there Lady! Good to hear from you as always! I have been extremely busy as you probably already know. It's good to hear that you are enjoying yourself as you adjust to your new environment. It also seems that you have a gift of writing! Keep the updates coming!
P.S.
Miss your voice!! ;)
Hey Alicia,
Your writing is so poetic and I really feel like I can imagine your surroundings. Keep sending pictures and keep up the diary. I can't wait to hear more!!!
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