Down Swings

I've just woken up and my first thought was that I hate this and that I want to go home. Of course after a cup of coffee and a few bluegrass songs on the ipod I'm feeling a bit better about things. My body is tired. I'm pretty sure I've got ameobas, which most days isn't a huge problem...just when I wake up feeling like I can't exist like this anymore...then its just an insult on injury. Yesterday was market, and a neighboring volunteer came over from their ville to take part. It was nice to have someone who speaks better Hausa than me to help me bargain, and it turned out to be a successful market. I managed a basin for my sink table, some potatos, onions, corn, sorghum and a sifter. It was exhausting in that we ended up going during the hottest part of the day and having guests here, while its a welcome break from the culture and everything, its also a Lot of work. It actually made me respect the Nigerien cultural aspect of cooking and sharing because its a tall enough order to cook and clean up after just yourself, but after another person as well....well its no wonder I woke up feeling a little helpless and sorry for myself this morning. Before they headed back today my neighbor was kind enough to fill my big bucket with water...which has lightened my mood considerably.