Just a quick note -
It's been about seven weeks since I was robbed at gunpoint. I keep meaning to tell you that I think I am back to normal. Or maybe I should say I'm back to feeling like myself, for those who would argue that I've never been "normal". Right after I went to the doctor I stopped feeling so anxious and jumpy. I haven't had any nightmares lately and my sleep patterns are like they used to be.
Also, you may remember that my Chikungunya flared up in the beginning of November. Last week I started feeling better. Since Sunday I am feeling really good with only few aches throughout the day and none of the severe pain. The eye twitch hasn't gone away yet, but that is just an annoyance and a reminder that I need rest during our upcoming vacation. It will go away once my body is stronger.
We finish working on December 16th and start again on January 9th.
Unfortunately, I am not able to go home for Christmas this year. I'm still saving money toward a newer car. My car has been in the shop twice this month alone. I am frustrated and a little bummed out about the whole situation. I feel like my car is a ticking time bomb. Every time I get into it, something else falls apart.
Yesterday I sat down with my boss to ask if there is any possibility that I could be paid, even just a little, by the organization where I serve. I explained the car situation. She said she understands because her car was "bleeding money" last year.
She would like to be able to pay me. She and her assistant have discussed this and looked over the budget to try to find some money for me. But it's not possible right now. I told her I understand. I do. At least half of my coworkers are Honduran volunteers. I felt strange even asking for money. It was nice to know they were already thinking of me before I asked. Maybe in the future...
