Homesick

It takes a lot for me to become homesick. As you know I lived in Germany, went away to college, and lived with an amazing friend near Chicago. Now I am in a totally different atmosphere than any of that. Living in Romania is very difficult. I thought it would be really easy because as everyone says "it isn't Africa". I was wrong. For the past two weeks I have been really ill due to the fact that I am living here. I stupidly got a gastrointestinal virus from either eating unwashed fruit or drinking untreated water while attending my first Romanian Wedding. It was horribly and I had to stay in the capital for a week before I could get on the train to go back to site. The Doctor's however were happy about the fact that I was in Bucuresti so they could treat me. After only 3 days of being home I got sick again and had to rush right back to Bucuresti, which takes 4.5 hours by train and 5.5 by bus. Not fun!! It turns out I developed Sand in both Kidneys due to being malnourished and having a poor diet. They also found a benign (hopefully) tumor on my uterus. Not a good day. For the next few days I must wait for the blood results to get back for more details.

While having the luxury of getting sick I also received nasty emails from the two men that lead the two organizations I volunteer for. What the hell is wrong with these people. I was called a liar and had my age, education and PC status questioned by one jerk. The other yelled at me for not attending an English session I do, while puking my brains out. He also yelled about the Halloween Party I was throwing mainly for my friends but they turned it into an organization event because I planned it doing English. He even took an email I wrote and pasted my exact words onto the website without asking!! How illegal would that be in the U.S. God these people suck. Sorry dude that I was in the bathroom for over a week puking my guts out.

It turns out that I am able to quit my organizations to find other projects to do. The Peace Corps has had many problems with both organizations in the past. My program director is very adamant that I do something to make me happy with people who will not belittle me. I am very excited to do my own projects now instead of working for these Dickheads. It sucks to have to quit but I have tried to work for them for 3 months now and it is not getting any better. I would rather go someplace where the people will appreciate me. I will keep you posted on what I do. Whatever it is I promise myself to be less stressed out and have more time for my health.

Enough feeling down about the sad things. I am going to go visit some friends about 45 minutes north of me in Petrosani. I need a day to just go away from here without being sent someplace for sickness. I am excited to also see other places other than my county and Bucuresti.

I am still trying to fix my once again broken camera to upload pictures from the wedding. I was a bridesmaid and it was an unforgettable experience. Lately I got to also talk to my uncle, mom, sister and niece. I miss you guys so much and love hearing your voices. I am so proud of you Aliyah for doing great in school and even taking extra work home.

This stupid site won't let me upload any pictures so nothing fun this time. Only me complaining!!