Hello friends and family!
Recently, I have been doing more paperwork, trying to get that carnet done. However, hopes were dashed yesterday morning, when we learned that to get two major requirements done, my InterPol police check is needed. Said police check will take longer than two weeks. When it is finally handed over, then I can start my other two requirements. Long story short, I am totally busted and will no doubt be fined, because I´ll be at least two or three weeks late with my carnet. Nothing to be done about it, however, except wait!
Recently, I am in the throes of the Head Cold That Wouldn´t Die. It´s been eight days now, and I´ve just passed into the stage of not being able to breathe and eat at the same time, due to major sinus congestion. It´s a blast - every mealtime becomes a fun-filled game of "do I chew with my mouth open, to keep on breathing, or try to be polite and therefore pass out?" Also, certain friends will be pleased to note that I am forced to drink tea for my poor throat.
Recently, Celina and Janelle and I have booked our hotel at a beachside town in Chile! We are going to spend the weekend of Carnaval (coming up soon) in Chile, on the beach, reading and relaxing. We tried this formula out in Copacabana, and it was wonderful. And it is so cheap to travel down here!!
And, recently, I am becoming so so so SO excited about my friend Matt coming down to visit!!! He's coming in March, to stay for at least a couple weeks, and I have no doubt at all that it will be a wonderful time. I think my two main occupations while he is here will be baking and laughing.
Love to all,
Rachael
PS - these are pictures of the goodbye party for Ed, our one-month missionary, who has now returned to the UK.
5 comments:
Hey Rach!
It sounds like its time for the Buckleys! What are you waiting for? You want to be cleared up for Chile, right? Sounds like the beach will be fun.
Love ya
Dad
weeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!! im on your BLOG! the first time ever. everyone tells me about blogs that people have, its quite interesting indeed. baking and laughing, yes im also going to bring man pampers so when we laugh to hard there isn't an accident. im flying out MARCH 11th! can't wait to see you Rach (short for Rachael).
Ah, your dad's mention of Buckleys brings back SO many memories - despite the awful taste it did feel good in a weird sort of way. Hope by now you're able to eat more comfortably while breathing.
Glad you've got special events to look forward too (& hopefully getting the carnet won't result in fines)
:) Beth
Forced to drink tea for all the wrong reasons! If only it was a matter of etiquette rather than health; it's much more fun to watch people squirm because of social convention than because they're just trying to stay alive.
I hope you get better soon. Also, I hope that some day you gain an appreciation for all kinds of tea!
Tea, I love tea...and I wish you loved tea too. Alas for being so ill that one is forced to drink it.
A Haiku about You and Tea:
Rachael hates to drink
That tea that so many love
Evil hot drink flee!
I wish I had been in Bolivia when Matt Shannon was there...lucky girl! I am trying to imagine what will be funnier, Matt on public transportation, or Matt kissing everyone he meets. Hard to say really.
Miss you amiga.
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