Today wasn’t really eventful at all, we just had class. I seriously have become so cynical and not compassionate but I still really want to be here. I want to help but I am being realistic-I had this fantasy before of helping so much here-it isn’t going to happen. Sure I am going to make a difference but it isn’t going to be this he noticeable life changing thing. I definitely have changed already and in exactly the opposite ay that I thought I would. I imagined coming here, and being inspired by the people to do all this good. But instead, I’ve realized these people are going to live the way they want and who am I to change anyone. Sure I will help them realize small things (i.e. wash your hands before you eat or cover your mouth when you cough) but that’s it. I am not sad, I am more relieved that I don’t have such big shoes to fill. I don’t know what I will end up learning here but I will enjoy it and grow from it.
Sorry-had to vent a little, now on to the funniest thing that has happened here thus far.
Ok, Joe has been saying TC sings like a “manu moras” (sick chicken) and he has also been saying other phrases with the word manu in it. Manu in Tetun means chicken. WELL, tonight Randy and I were also informed that Manu is an insult or bad word. It is obvious now why. Joe’s mom wasn’t too happy and so we told him. He had no idea and was really embarrassed. They weren’t really mad, its just not good especially since there are so many kids around. Just one of those language things, but boy was it funny when we told him!
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