10 Things To Keep Me From Going Crazy!

I have had the last 4 days off from work and I'm about to go stir crazy. Not to mention the kids have been out of school for 2 full weeks, making for two empty days during the week. To say the least....I have found some interesting ways to pass the time. I know what you are thinking, "aren't there children to save, mouths to feed or progress to be made?". Truth is, there is alot of down time in the life of Peace Corps Volunteer. Its not always about making progress, but the time you take to relax and build relationships along the way.

So with that said, I have compiled a list of the top ten things I do while stuck in my village for 4 days with no transport. Enjoy!

1. Cook. I can usually search online for new recipes I haven't tried before and take a little time to experiment in the kitchen. Note to self: Stay AWAY from baking! I'm so terrible.
2. Read. In the last 3 days I have completed 3 books, all of which are non fiction. I don't read fiction, so my books usually consist of drug binges, polygamist sects and memoirs. 
3. Clean. Yes, I know its hard to believe, but I have forced myself to clean my room and kitchen, both of which were lagging quite a bit. I once again have countertops and a full size bed. Yippie!
4. Blare country music. I actually found my landlords son singing alot to some Dolly Parton today. SCORE!
5. Read every news source except Fox news. I'm slightly obsessed with the news, so reading my local newspaper and MSNBC is my daily routine, but when bored I'm willing to expand to Democracy Now, CNN, NPR and TruthOut. 
6. Research my next journey. What will that be? No idea, but the ideas are all over the place. Cross country road trip? Join a cult? Become a gypsy? hmmm...the possibilities are endless. :)
7. Facebook stalk. This has become increasingly alarming as I find myself looking at tagged pictures of my friends in albums of people I don't even know. oops.
8. Paint. I never knew painting was such a therapy for me, but since starting my school mural project, I have found myself sitting down at the table and just setting free. I love it, and it creates some awesome stuff to decorate my apartment.
9. Beg the landlords to feed me. Ok, I don't really have to beg, as they LOVE to feed me, claiming I won't leave Grenada a pound less than I came. Hmmm...
10. SLEEP! Yes, if you know me well, you understand this is top priority for me. Friday I slept til 2 in the afternoon. HA! If it wasn't for the weedeater, goats and dogs I could possibly sleep all day. Don't dare me. 

So there it is folks, the list of things to keep me from going crazy on this island. I hope everyone had a blessed and stomach filling Easter Sunday. Love you all!!!