Learning Life

Top meal of the week.
- Found a can of Indian Spiced Stewed Tomatoes. Add a little white rice and zap…I’m in another country.

I feel like I’m learning life over again. My water is now running, which is literally weight off my shoulders. What a beautiful sight to have the tap filling my little red bucket. I’m learning that even thought the water is on there are 10 hour periods each day that the pump fills the tank. Which means that it is always a good idea to fill an extra bucket whenever possible.

My first 18 months I had the wonderful conveyance of electricity. I was used to having my small refrigerator, electric teapot, radio, lights, and yes even a rice cooker. Now I find myself living in the dark and mostly silence. I’m not complaining about the change, just acknowledging what it has done to my life.
- I fall asleep much earlier than I probably need to. For some reason reading by candlelight has that effect.
- I’m learning to cook much smaller portions. I now totally understand why Tongans are so giving when it comes to food. With no refrigeration, leftovers can give off quite a bad smell by morning.
- I now know that butter does not last long in this climate. This heat is intense.
- I’ve learned to keep matches in a plastic bag because when it rains they are no good to light the lantern when coming home.

So through all this learning life over, I feel like I’m living life fuller.

Love,
Adrianne