Movie moment

From 3 months to 5 days. I am in one of those weird situations in which I feel like I have been here for so long but at the same time I have no idea where my three months in Africa went. Sometimes it all still feels like a dream. So much has happened it feels like it just couldn't have been real. From getting sick, to all those breathtaking moments that I thought only happened in movies..every part of this trip has been so crazy, awesome and mind blowing.

Yesterday I had one of those moments that just make you stop and think about how amazing life can be at times. I went to the orphanage I am doing the bag project at and The kids brought be me to this huge community party. The music was loud enough to hear from 3 blocks away...everyone was dancing and having a good time. There were people everywhere...like this party was huge! The locals taught me different dances...and I taught them salsa! So random. They brought me inside and gave me a drink and talked to me...It was awesome. And the whole reason for this was because in Tanzania it is tradition that when a loved one dies the first death anniversary you have a huge party! and let me tell you...this party was huge! ...They wanted to celebrate his life...and that, that is how the culture here is. So positive, so layed back, so strong.

I have been super busy trying to get everything done before I go…so I actually need to end this blog here. I know so short…sorry.

I will end off on a cute note…the kids at the orphanage I painted wanted me to have a sleepover with them! “Monica, sleep here??” I honestly don’t know what I am going to do when I have to leave them.
Peace!
Monica