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_New_ Year
Jan. 4th, 2007 11:17 pm2006 was a huge year for me.
I think back to how I spent last New Year's Eve, in Kampala, with Eric and Julia, and how shortly afterward I made my trek into deepest darkest Congo. It was chaotic, and yet simple, peaceful and happy. Sure, I drank too much Primus beer from time to time, but it was never too outrageous because sheesh, it wasn't safe to be out at night in those beginning months! Most nights I went to bed early, and woke up before sunrise. I'd sometimes sit with the chimps as they woke up, sitting outside with Etaito as he pulled my tousled hair while Kanabiro peeked her head inside my too-big kitty pajamas.
There's no doubt that I was lonely -- god I was lonely. But in my recollections, I was happy. There was a security in knowing that I was alone by choice.
Since returning from Congo, and Uganda, my life has, let's face it, been a bit overwhelming. ( Proceed with Caution )
I think back to how I spent last New Year's Eve, in Kampala, with Eric and Julia, and how shortly afterward I made my trek into deepest darkest Congo. It was chaotic, and yet simple, peaceful and happy. Sure, I drank too much Primus beer from time to time, but it was never too outrageous because sheesh, it wasn't safe to be out at night in those beginning months! Most nights I went to bed early, and woke up before sunrise. I'd sometimes sit with the chimps as they woke up, sitting outside with Etaito as he pulled my tousled hair while Kanabiro peeked her head inside my too-big kitty pajamas.
There's no doubt that I was lonely -- god I was lonely. But in my recollections, I was happy. There was a security in knowing that I was alone by choice.
Since returning from Congo, and Uganda, my life has, let's face it, been a bit overwhelming. ( Proceed with Caution )
