Today was again very frustrating as far as the construction end goes. Although I am confident things will be rolling tomorrow, I have a hard time understanding why they couldn´t today. As the end of the trip is nearing, I am beginning to get nervous that this project will be unfinished when we leave.
All of the plans have been set and promises have been made to me at this point. The concrete should be poured tomorrow and I should be receiving all the tools I need. Peggy is coming into town tomorrow and I´m going to make sure she gets the point across that I am feeling a little bit of pressure about time at this point.
I spent some more time cruising the city with Ephrian and some nap time on the trampoline. I watched Mr. and Mrs. Smith with all the girls and then relaxed and listened to my MP3 player while detailing my car. Today felt more like vacation than a humanitarian aid trip. Oh well, a week of long days awaits.
More and more I am becoming very accustomed to life here. After only 3 weeks this really is beginning to feel like home. It´s going to be somewhat of a culture shock when I return to the hustle of school and friends. In a way I´m looking forward to it, but in a big way I´m not looking forward to having to leave.
Anyone ever heard of ketchup on pizza? Ya, me neither.
Friday, July 6, 2007
Day 21
Day 21, three weeks. It absolutely does not seem like I have been here that long. On the other hand, its hard to imagine I haven´t been here longer.
Today was rather eventless. I have more or less assimilated into everyday life while waiting on the concrete to be poured. I run errands with Ephrian, help with chores, and play at playtime. I feel like I´m just another resident now.
We did finish everything we can do with the gazebo in preparation for the foundation. The posts are up and now its obvious just how big this thing is going to be. The concrete quote was quite a bit more than expected but it´s do-able. I´m excited about the next step being completed. The frustration has been mounting trying to get this part done. The language barrier and the culture of ¨mañana¨ is starting to wear on my patience.
On the bright side, it gives me a lot of free time to explore the city and more time to get closer to the girls. I feel like I could get just about anywhere in Nuevo Laredo that I needed to go. I´m even quite certain people are starting to recognize me as the American in town.
Hopefully tomorrow will bring progress...
Today was rather eventless. I have more or less assimilated into everyday life while waiting on the concrete to be poured. I run errands with Ephrian, help with chores, and play at playtime. I feel like I´m just another resident now.
We did finish everything we can do with the gazebo in preparation for the foundation. The posts are up and now its obvious just how big this thing is going to be. The concrete quote was quite a bit more than expected but it´s do-able. I´m excited about the next step being completed. The frustration has been mounting trying to get this part done. The language barrier and the culture of ¨mañana¨ is starting to wear on my patience.
On the bright side, it gives me a lot of free time to explore the city and more time to get closer to the girls. I feel like I could get just about anywhere in Nuevo Laredo that I needed to go. I´m even quite certain people are starting to recognize me as the American in town.
Hopefully tomorrow will bring progress...
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