It is 9:30 p.m. here in Kolkata. Ordinarily I would have headed for bed by now. With the ability to work on this when I want to, and in the comfort of my own home, well I am finding it slightly addictive. I cannot tell you what a boost this is for me!!!
Today I have been able to have a quiet day which is just what I needed. I didn't really want to head over to Ripon Street to lead the study on Ruth. I just really felt drained, and like I had no resources left. I went on an errand for a friend, my bag was heavy, and though I was at the bus stop, I just thought that I couldn't take it. The constant horn, and traffic . . . the thought of it was more than I thought I could take. So, I asked a taxi driver to take me, and he did!!! The traffic wasn't bad, and though the bus costs Rs. 6 and the taxi cost Rs. 80 (maybe $4.00) it was worth it today! Have I ever mentioned that the average speed for any vehicle in Kolkata is 15 mph!? Have I mentioned that I can't wait to be able to drive my car again to get where I need to go? Please remind me NEVER to complain about traffic again.
About this time last night, I was sitting here answering email, and all of a sudden the wind picked up. I had several windows opened because someone turned summer on again and yesterday was pretty warm, well late spring, early summer kind of warm in VA, but NO AC! Well, I was afraid that some of the windows would break, and the leaves were blowing into the house! Then I heard some of the wood shutters banging. I did manage to secure everything, but . . . it stormed and stormed through the night, and it was still raining this a.m. when school opened. More than a few kids didn't come!!! So, it was cooler today, but the paper says that the "winter" weather won't return this time. I'm a little bit fearful about what that means!!! I really don't like hot weather anymore!
By the time Bible study was over today, I felt refreshed. Funny isn't it . . . the Word and fellowship even though most of the discussion today was in Bengali!
Can't believe that tomorrow is Fri. I am going to give my English class topics for conversation. Sandy, a new American volunteer, is coming with me to class. I think it will help to have two people helping them with their conversations. Sandy is going to work at the school, too. She is here for three months.
Better hit the sack for tonight. It is my last night alone. Naomi's family has been here this week. I have appreciated having the place to myself again! Well, actually I haven't been home much this week. That is a whole 'nother story which I will get into at another time!!!
Today I have been able to have a quiet day which is just what I needed. I didn't really want to head over to Ripon Street to lead the study on Ruth. I just really felt drained, and like I had no resources left. I went on an errand for a friend, my bag was heavy, and though I was at the bus stop, I just thought that I couldn't take it. The constant horn, and traffic . . . the thought of it was more than I thought I could take. So, I asked a taxi driver to take me, and he did!!! The traffic wasn't bad, and though the bus costs Rs. 6 and the taxi cost Rs. 80 (maybe $4.00) it was worth it today! Have I ever mentioned that the average speed for any vehicle in Kolkata is 15 mph!? Have I mentioned that I can't wait to be able to drive my car again to get where I need to go? Please remind me NEVER to complain about traffic again.
About this time last night, I was sitting here answering email, and all of a sudden the wind picked up. I had several windows opened because someone turned summer on again and yesterday was pretty warm, well late spring, early summer kind of warm in VA, but NO AC! Well, I was afraid that some of the windows would break, and the leaves were blowing into the house! Then I heard some of the wood shutters banging. I did manage to secure everything, but . . . it stormed and stormed through the night, and it was still raining this a.m. when school opened. More than a few kids didn't come!!! So, it was cooler today, but the paper says that the "winter" weather won't return this time. I'm a little bit fearful about what that means!!! I really don't like hot weather anymore!
By the time Bible study was over today, I felt refreshed. Funny isn't it . . . the Word and fellowship even though most of the discussion today was in Bengali!
Can't believe that tomorrow is Fri. I am going to give my English class topics for conversation. Sandy, a new American volunteer, is coming with me to class. I think it will help to have two people helping them with their conversations. Sandy is going to work at the school, too. She is here for three months.
Better hit the sack for tonight. It is my last night alone. Naomi's family has been here this week. I have appreciated having the place to myself again! Well, actually I haven't been home much this week. That is a whole 'nother story which I will get into at another time!!!
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