Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Peace Corps Grown and Sexy Initiative Presents: A Lovers List


For about a month before my fiancĂ©e came to visit me the neighborhood was on fire. Any woman I was seen with between the ages of 20-60, who were not from the hood, were assumed to me my girlfriend. One day my 50 something year old Program Director came to visit. She had lunch at the house. We had a meeting at the organization to which I was paired up. We chit chatted and then she was on her way. Normal stuff. Between the time she pulled off and the time I reached the crib 4 people had asked me, with knowing excitement expecting a “si”, if she was my boo. 
As the days narrowed for Brittany’s arrival the mood switched from gossipy to helpful. Everyone had suggestions on what I should do to prepare myself. A neighbor gifted me 3 cans of spinach. She explained that it had been a long time since I had been with Brittany and I needed to be strong like Popeye when she came so she wouldn’t leave me. My mom and aunt here made me lot’s of oatmeal juice and lechoza smoothies to help make me strong. They also suggested that I not do any exercise the week before Brittany’s arrival as not to waste energy. 
While many provided me with wonderful advice, the words of one person stood out. A neighborhood family friend, La Chapia (her nickname is flat ass), dropped some serious gems on me. The following list of things to do were prescribed to me in a “therapy session” held in the kitchen over coffee. It is 100% real and may be intense for beginners. Parental discretion is advised. Or, take notes. 
  • Red man thong
  • Aromas
  • Flowers to spread over the bed in the hotel
  • Strawberries (I was to say “Toma fresa” in a seductive voice while feeding Brittany)
  • Tooth paste for oral sex
  • Miel de Amor (honey of love) which helps to make sure your lover only wants you
I intended to follow through with the list but life got in the way. I did get strawberries but ate them instead of using them as a tool for seduction. There is always next time. 
For any of you out there trying to prepare for a lover you haven't seen in hours, days, months, years, or haven’t yet seen; keep this list in mind and don’t be afraid to try it out!

Sunday, April 22, 2012

The Time I Got A Free Danilo Bizchochito

Today my family and I snuck into a circus. This sounds funny in my head as I write this and may sound goofy reading but its kind of serious. After the circus we went to a PLD (a political party) parade. The family is for another political party but we went for the spectacle. At this parade they had all kinds of goodies they were giving out to plug their presidential candidate. There were flags, hats, water bottles, shirts, stickers, and cakes. Yes, cakes. These politicians are spending money on Danilo snacks while my family is sneaking into the circus without money to pay. This world we have created and support is wild. WILD. 



Thursday, April 19, 2012

Somos Familia

Last week I had the opportunity to attend family camp with my host family and a few volunteers accompanied by families. We learned about positive communication, creating family rituals, nutrition, and a gang of other stuff. 
                                           The family after a meal
                                           We're reppin our new shirts with pride
                                          Moms and volunteers
                                           All of us