i wanna be cute

i have been inspired by a certain someone's ridiculously cute baby blog to write some random, cute going-on's that are in my head. 1. currently, Kyle is drawing out on graph paper our future home that he is going to build for us. He has become consumed with his thoughts and dreams. I love it. He is pacing back and forth, counting square feet, trying to get me to picture what's going on inside his brain, and then saying "nevermind, I can't give you a good enough picture," pausing for maybe 2 seconds, and then attempting again. Standing up, sitting down, drawing, erasing... all wonderful 2. i had a few seconds of feeling proud of myself earlier this afternoon... I sat down with a newly made cheese and avocado sandwich in my hand, and remembered "I used to not like avocado!" And now... oh I adore it. Avocado, cheese, tomato sandwiches are my delight out here in Congo. And then I thought of all the different foods I used to not like before I came here. Wow, my tastebuds are doing so good. Plus... I have actually learned way more cooking skills out here. Kyle and I are actually going to bring back recipes we're making here back home! The team jokes because every night I say, "This is my new favorite meal!" haha. So easy to please. It's a wonderful gift really. food is the way to my heart... 3. I've realized out here how desperately I need to create. I have no sewing machine, no paints, no colored pencils, no silly craft things (buttons, modgepodge, magazines...) that I LOVE to play with. i am such a crafter. One of my main love languages is crafts. And it's severely lacking. Yesterday, I tried sketching in my journal with a pen and surprisingly a somewhat beautiful mama with a baby on her back came out. I am actually very proud. By the end of the 6 months here, I'm going to be a master sketcher yet... just wait. I have been enjoying brainstorming tshirt ideas with the team... we're coming up with GCM Congo wear... YESSS that's right! If you have any ideas feel free to give your input! 4. i want to do something radical with my hair (without removing it's length) and remembering that I am in Congo... practicality is a good thing. I have been reading the magazines friends have sent me and my inward desire to express myself through fashion is coming out... haha. I'm getting a little tired of the pants and tshirt look not gonna lie. I can't wait to get home and look oh so cute again haha. 5. not getting too ahead of ourselves here... but I CANNOT wait to decorate our nursery in all things Africa. They have the CUTEST giant stuffed elephants and giraffes in amazing Africa prints. Check. hanging thing over the crib that I don't know what it's called with different animals in Africa prints. Check. banana leaves artwork. check. yes... dream with me here people. imagine it.... it's gonna be PRESH. our little River will be sleeping in a safari... 6. I have fully mastered the art of moto riding. I can ride through Kigali, Goma, anywhere with No HANDS. With backpack on back, luggage or groceries in hands, and I am fine. Comfortable. I literally almost fell asleep on one earlier today I was so tired. Bomb. I had to write something rugged about myself just now because i realized how girly I was sounding haha.... okdok... well I think I'm good. Got some things off my chest. feel good. Kyle, Daniel, and I are off to Goma again tomorrow morning, which means... goodbye Kigali, goodbye lounging and relaxing, goodbye hamburger, goodbye internet and connection to the world. haha. We'll meet again soon.