Anthony’s package is ridiculous. I got his boxes and people were so shocked they were actually mad at me getting so much stuff, as if Anthony’s packages was tying up the postal system and keeping their packages from reaching them.
That day we had 6 hours of language classes and I was very frustrated in how the class was going. So much so that at one point I threw my pencil and walked out of the class. I told the teacher than it wasn’t him (although his teaching style doesn’t help), but I was just frustrated and needed a break. So we took a break, and that’s when I saw a friend get package and he said that the whole van was full of packages for me.
So I RAN over there, with a small entourage who helped me carry the packages to the SED* house. I was just on a break, but people wouldn’t let me leave without opening the packages. I actually felt kind of bad that I had so much stuff, and I could tell people were kind of jealous but at the same time thought I had the best friends ever. Some volunteers thought Anthony must be some kind of rich tycoon. Maybe one day, but this is just the act of a generous person. One of the other volunteers pointed this out; that even if you have the money for it, the hassle and effort of doing it speaks more than the act itself.
At the same time, I had a package from my parents and a package from Chad and Amanda L. So in all I had six packages to open. After I opened them all and everyone stared at me with amazement of wonder what the heck made me so special to receive so much, I had to have 3 other people help me carry the packages to my house. There was no way I was going to be able to sneak the caravan into my house without everyone noticing, so I just told them it was stuff for my house when I move out in 3 weeks. Almost half of all the stuff I received were cadeaus* for my host family and kids though. I can’t wait to give it to them.
Thanks SO much Anthony, Chad & Amanda L. and my parents. This helps me feel at home. I’m sure they are going to love the gifts.
PS. At this point I have too MUCH stuff. If you were planning on sending me things, please wait about a week, by which I’ll be at post so I won’t have to carry so many things in a small bush taxi.
PPS. Antonio, you sent me an ungodly number of beanie babies and roach and insect killer. There won’t be any caffards* within a one kilometer perimeter of me.
*
SED: Small Enterprise Development
cadeaus: gifts
caffards: cockroaches
Antonio’s packages:
The Lee’s package
Package from my mom
August 4, 2007 at 6:06 pm
My goodness Anthony. Now Angel could open up his own Walmart with all of this inventory.
~Nugget
August 4, 2007 at 6:25 pm
Wait a second…
Does the coffee mug in the first picture say Epson on it??? I gave that to Anthony about a year ago! Regifter!!!
~Nugget
August 5, 2007 at 3:24 am
Im glad we have suppied you with enough roach killing ammunition to start WW3. They wont know what hit them.
I forgot about some of the stuff I sent.
Looks like Momma got some liquor through. YA MOMMA!!!
I hope the kids like the toys. I wish I could be there when you hand them out.
The candles and the “no-batteries required” flashlight should help you with your lack of electricity problem. And take it easy on the kidos with the ping pong set. They are not Chinese. You have an unfair advantage.
Well let me know if you need anything else. If I buy this restaurant, im gonna have a donation fund for African Children. Send all the money to you to feed them or whatever.
Peace Out!!!!
August 6, 2007 at 6:14 pm
you should totally open up a walmart!!!!!
dang my package is gonna suck now compared to anthony’s! yay for the tequila!
August 10, 2007 at 7:04 pm
Glad to hear that you got the package. We have more stuff to send.
August 12, 2007 at 2:56 am
OH que barbaridad.. Anthony’s package is incredible, ..just like Santa in X-mas, Now I feel bad about my package, even the Lee’s package have more stuff…hey, but my package have a very small tequila.
Very nice X-mas in August. Angel, It’s so nice to have amigos like yours..
hey the pillow case in the picture is from home? I was looking for that one..to put the set together..
August 16, 2007 at 9:13 pm
mom wins with the tequila !
August 19, 2007 at 6:54 pm
I’m pretty sure Antonio wins this round. But the tequila will be put to good use. PLEASE feel free to send more.