It's officially been one week since I have been in my new site.  The funny thing . . . I'm not sure if I feel like I've been here for much longer or if I feel like I'm just starting out.  I must declare, it's been a week of mixed feelings.  In training, you're watched like children.  Your famly is watching you.  The PC staff is watching you, and your program or group mates are watching you.  Now, in site, you're on your own.  No one is telling you what your schedule is day to day from 8am to 5pm daily.  I must say . . . it's a nice change of pace.

My professional life has returned to some state of normalcy this past week.  I didn't even feel like a new comer.  Despite my inefficient Spanish level, I was able to accomplish a lot.  I helped them design a new label for their coffee packets, designed their banner for our feria, add the finishing touches to their brochure, and introduce them to a new area to sell their products next year to get their name more visible.  I felt like I accomplished, easily, 3 months of work in one week.

I think I should slow down a little and pace myself.  Although, I have never been one to slow down when it comes to work.  It's the one area of my life, no matter what, I always seem to excel in!  I guess it's in the genes.

Now in my peronal life, I can't say things have been that great.  I have accomplished some things, but I feel a little out of touch.  I'm finding that there's a big difference in what I want to do and what is realistic for me to do at any given point.  I was trully blessed with a place that basically came fully furnished with a sweet setup, but there are some minor flaws I would like to remedy.  For example, I don't have a dresser for my clothes.  I would like to build my own dresser, but it is proving to be a little more difficult because the materials cost.  I know eventually I will be able to build it.  Due to the storm here of late, it' been extremely difficult to wash my clothes.  Since everything is washed by hand and hung out to dry, the rain has made it near impossible for my clothes to dry.  It seems patience is a skill I need to master while I'm here.

Despite this minor flaw, I have accomplished some basic minor tasks: 
           I built a fire pit in my yard to burn my trash.    
           I painted two walls in my bedroom wit a nice linear design.
           I disenfcted and thoroughly cleaned my kitchen, bathroom and bedroom - in the presence of spiders, which I'm extremely scared of!

 All in all, I have finished several preset objectives, and that's with a 6pm curfew.

I wonder if thngs will slow down, or if they continue at this pace.  Only time will tell.