Old Wives' Tales...

So, it's 8:01pm, and we are still working in the office. Well, let me re-phrase that, my husband is still working in the office...so I thought I would post another blog! So many silly things happen in my day to day life here in Moroto. I always think, "I should share that with friends, or tell about it on my blog.." But I blog so seldom that I forget all the funny things that happen throughout the day. Not only that, but so many things I would have thought were "funny" or "strange" a few years back, are just absolutely normal to me now! As I write, I can hear my co-worker, Tred, shooing the chicken who has come inside our office, back outside. The generator is running full blast, (which makes it possible for me to deliver this blog post to you), and I keep running back and forth from Ruco's office (which is only 2 doors down), to my own office. You see, he has the recently delivered care packages and snacks in HIS office! ;)
Today was a fun day, we had one of our staff from Kampala who is a veterinarian doctor come and speak to my women's group about raising poultry. They have been so excited about learning how to raise and care for chickens, as well as turkeys!! Afterwards, we had our Christmas party! The special treat was that we were having ROASTED goat's meat. The women were so happy!! Me, not so much. I still don't really like the taste of goat's meat, and don't eat the beef here in Karamoja either. It's just really chewy! You can chew and chew and chew (and chew).
During lunch, we started having the most funny conversation about old wives' tales here in Karamoja. Three of my women are expecting. They have asked me to bring them ALL baby clothes when I come back from America. They say the clothes are better in America. When I asked one of my women if I should purchase boy or girl clothes, she says I should definitely purchase girl clothes. When I ask her if she has ever had an ultrasound to determine the sex of the baby...she says, "no." ha! When I ask her how she knows the baby is a girl, she says because the baby is lying on the left side. Apparently if the baby is lying on the right, it is a boy. If it is on the left, it will definitely be a girl. This began a WHOLE other conversation on all things baby and pregnancy...and seeing as how I am the only non-Ugandan and non-mom, it was very interesting to say the least! One of my women told me that if you drink lots of milk and white foods, the baby will come out more clean. hmm.
I love all the old wives' tales here. I know we have some of our own in the states. I would love to hear some and compare....
Sooo many silly conversations are had throughout the day, and so many funny things happen. We laugh a lot at all of our miscommunication! I can't wait to get home and share more with you all.....

Christine and Faith, who are in the women's group

Making some jewelry together!

Cute mom and babe at a food distribution