Thanks for the Birthday Party, America!

4th of July weekend was incredibly enjoyable! I was given permission to be absent on Friday, and hitch hiked up to Rundu.  Friday night included reunions with friends and drinking and sleeping upright in an armchair which turned out to be more comfortable than I expected.

Saturday morning: cafe + coffee + omelet + hilarious conversations including unconditional love and a debate on whether or not it’s possible to label a two year old an “asshole.”  The purchase of a case of Heineken was made, along with the staple drunk snack for Sarah B: Nik Naks, which are basically MSG infused African Cheetos. Delicious. The day proceeded with red, white, and blue and drinking and frisbee and music and laughing.  And ended with fireworks. Or really cheap sparklers.

Sunday we hitch hiked back.  Despite hanging out on the side of the road for hours, I actually really enjoy that activity and wish it was acceptable and safe in all parts of the world.  Building small piles out of rocks and really thinking about exactly where I am at this point in time is a fun game. Straight A student goes on to overly expensive, easy to get accepted into, private university. Has some life changing experiences. Graduates with honors. And now finds herself sitting on the side of the road in the middle of nowhere, Africa, playing with rocks. And enjoying it immensely.