Sista!

I'm going to apologize right now, most posts are out of order and may not make much sense, but I basically scribble down what I can when I can and when I can actually remember. So most things may seem weird but I hope it's somewhat enjoyable to read. Here's something I wrote the other day (hopefully there's not too many spelling mistakes):

Today was our first Saturday in Bafal (the area where we are staying) We woke up to our usual breakfast, an egg sunny side up, white toast, and tea. Then we chatted about the adventures we’ll be taking soon: The zoo with the children today, the casino for foreigners tonight, a day trip to Thamel some shipping and roof top café(ing), Chitwan to hit up the national park, maybe some trekking. I’m very excited for all the adventures to come to add to the ones we’ve already had. After breakfast we went downstairs to help was the kids up. The little ones shower outside in their undies, we soap them help and help scrub off the dirt which adds up quite fast and then pour buckets of cold water over them to rinse. You can see the goosebumps all over their little arms and legs but I think they like when we help them wash up. I do my best to not scrub too hard but they’re used to it. I also try to make some fun noises and joke around so they have a little fun washing up. I’ve decided it would be totally sweet to have someone wash me, but probably really awkward.

After washing up Nubina grabbed me and told me to come with her, I was still in my pj’s but came anyway. I didn’t realize we’d be going down the street to the market but that’s where we ended up. I usually listen to Nubina when she tells me to do something, even though I don’t understand her English very well. We went down the street to the butcher shop to buy some buff. It’s so nice to be here and to see how everyday life runs. It’s fantastic to feel how much of a community you live in after only being here only a week. Even though I haven’t gotten to know Uma’s neighbors very well yet or anything, we’ve made friends with the man who runs the cyber net down the street, we’re basically regulars there; the families who run the shops down the street from us, we all buy snacks from there and I think they’re getting used to seeing white people around. Most significantly, I’m completely fond of the family we’ve created here at the orphanage. I feel like I’ve already known these people for a long time and I just met them a week ago. Everything decision made is made within the group and everything we do is together. I can’t remember what it was like before when I made most decisions on my own, it’s way better this way.