Wackyfish

I ran off for one last weekend at Lalomanu.
A few of the nearest and dearest went with, and we had a really great time. When we left on Friday I had a general overwhelmed feeling of “I have SO much to do in the next few weeks.” And now I have basically decided I don’t really care. My DOS and Resume are both basically finished. I was worried about packing up my house and passing on my things, but really anything I don’t want to take I can leave in the house and Pisa can use it. With her large family there isn’t much she can’t use or pass on. I was really worried about visiting my training family, but … I am letting that go. Not only do I not really want to go out there, but I simply don’t have the time, and I don’t want to stress out and try to squeeze it in. They will be disappointed, maybe even hurt. And for that I am sorry. I don’t want to cause them pain of embarrassment. But I am simply not “that volunteer”. There are many who are, and many who are, are good friends of mine. I admire and respect those who can embrace the Kua lifestyle and make it their own. It just never happened for me. My life was here in town. With Pisa and her family, with my Aunties, with Iese and the kids next door. I DO have family in my life… just not the ones in Kua that the PC assigned me.
Anyway… back to this weekend…
I dropped my pup off with Skye Friday around noon, and we headed off to the beach. On the way we made one stop for mangoes, and had two Chinese fire drills. The second of which occurred in front of a fale that appeared to have a matai meeting going on. The funny old Samoan men in inside seemed appropriately amused at the “crazy palagi” running around their own car, with their hands in the air as they screamed and yelled.
We got to the beach around 2 in the afternoon and checked in with Tia, the owner. She is an old friend and staying at Taufua is always like going for a visit to the home of an old friend. It is my happy place.
Friday evening was pretty mellow. We swam, played some cards, got some sun, had a great meal and all went to bed pretty early. Saturday everyone was up early for a “before the sun becomes oppressive” swim. Which was nice. The boys went for a Scuba dive and Sara and I spent the morning on the beach. I fell asleep with my book over my face at one point. I wish someone had got a picture… I’m sure I looked ridiculous.
Saturday evening much revelry was had. I won’t elaborate further lest I incriminate myself and my conspirators. {winked grin}
Sunday morning we all lazed around. We had a slow breakfast and then drank beer, played Rumikub and ate a late To’onaii. We got back to town sometime around 3. I ran into P at the office and after picking up my pup from Skye we met up for a late movie and dinner date.
So after a weekend of doing a whole lot of nothing I feel much better about life in general. This is my last week at work, and I have a report to write on the project. I have a few other Peace Corps things to take care of this week. But I am not really going to worry about them. I will do my best to get everything taken care of, while at the same time try to enjoy what is left.
This is already to long for me…… I am bored with myself… so I will stop now.
I hope everyone else had a good weekend as well.