Giant Stroller? Datz how I roll. Fool.

Let me start by saying: holy jumping jellybeans, where did the past month point five go? I cannot believe that my Vietnamese venture is almost o'er. This past week has been absolutely non-stop routine. I've been playing nanny all week, taking over tasks where ever I can. I really cannot thank my host family enough for all they have provided for me. I spent the weekend with my favorite three and four year old kiddies. The girls had a friend (Amelie) here for the weekend, so help was greatly needed. We swam, watched movies, colored, played Chutes and Ladders, and basically had the best time ever. I've never been so excited for sleep in my whole life either. Gail and Linda returned from their Veitnamese/Cambodian journey, and joined us at church on Sunday. After church, the older ladies and I got in another sick-lo situation.
We wondered through the alleyways and streets of District 5. After seeing the head of a dog, skinned and for sale on the street, I was ready to be done. But, the tour lasted much longer. I found a group of fellas who wouldn't stop staring.. so it was only logical that I would want a photo with them right? As soon as I made my way over they scattered like mice. A total buzz-kill, but I convinced them to pose for me anyway just w/o me in the picture. The kids practically do back flips if you wave and say hello to them. So that's pretty cool. I basically feel like Kanye in the Macy's Day Parade, everyday, wavin' to people saying hello. After that we meandered to a Vietnamese BBQ place for Gail and Linda's farewell dinner. It was pretty cool, and the desert was absolutely delicious. They made way for the good ol' USA this morning, leaving Deb and I to pool lounging and child maintaining. I've started to pack up my new treasures, and I'll be home Thursday. People ask me what I've taken from this experience, and I haven't really known until now. I feel like I have a better understanding for perspective. Knowing that although we all may have different opinions, we are all humans, all working for something. I appreciate people as individuals more. And most of all, I have a new desire to see what else there may be hidden in the corners and alleyways of other territories. So, as I make what should be my last Vietnamese post, I wonder... Who else needs a nanny in a foreign place?