Saturday, April 5, 2008

some material blessings

I have acquired some things the past few months that have made me feel more at home and that I really appreciate having: a couch, a desk lamp, and speakers.

Before, my only sitting options were my desk chair or the floor. My couch is not only a more comfortable third option, but it also gives me a place to offer guests when I have them. It also makes the room look more homey, which is nice.

My desk lamp has been an amazing lighting source. I use it when I read or knit in the evening since candlelight isn’t the best to do those by. The only thing is that it goes through batteries kinda quick so I need to limit how much I actually use it. I'm crossing my fingers that M'poti will get electricity soon. Prayers on the matter would be much appreciated.

The speakers I found in Atakpamé randomly and was able to buy them for only 3,000 CFA—just over 6 dollars. They’re not the best speakers ever, but since my house is so small, they get the job done. Having music has helped brighten my mood many times, especially since the music helps me feel a little more connected to home in the States. Six dollars well spent, if you ask me.

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