the boma.

i am wearing my new malawian threads and just cruised through the market. i was able to ask the vendors how much things cost in chichewa and i feel like a million bucks. 

i came to post all of these blogs before i return home and there was a power outage. i asked someone how long they usually last and his reply- "patience". so i took his word, settled down in a quiet place and just silently watched people selling sugar cane and shoes. told myself i'd wait 20 minutes. i met a guy named decision and we chatted a bit and i told him i was waiting for the power to come back on and whaddya know- he told me it was back on. 

number one lesson i've learned so far: never get your hopes up. this way, every single piece of good news is great news and it can send you soaring into space with happiness.

i'm heading back to the village now. i hope i've left you feeling updated and in the loop. i think of all of you all the time. i'm still waiting for addresses! please send it to me. i've written about 30 letters. 

dinosaur bones,

love kate