When I got to Uganda for the first time I remember getting to my host home and finding out we had no power. I remember seeing light switches but looking up and seeing no light bulbs. As I unpacked it got darker in the house and I remember unpacking all of my electronics onto the bed. I had two phones, a camera, a computer, a plug in flashlight, an ipod, and a battery charger. I could use none of it at my home. I thought about the Poinsonwood Bible and the things I carried and how ridiculous the situation was.
This is my fourth time to Africa so I carry slightly different things than I did at first. I think in some ways I have become much less practical. For instance I forgot to carry any shoes that are not sandals. I have nothing to walk in when it rains and becomes muddy. I also only brought one flashlight. That is just dumb. Here are some of the things I did remember to carry, practical and not so practical.
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| My Camelbak waterbottle with a built in filter! |
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| Sunglasses from Free People. Sunglasses are essential for boda boda rides. Also they are cool. |
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| The few books that I have brought. Books are heavy! |
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| Just one pair of the multiple non practical shoes I brought. |
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| A jewelry box. There is really no need for this. It is almost empty. But look how pretty! |
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| These tins are from Ikea and they are hella useful. Keeps out bugs and looks pretty. Gotta find more of these. |
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| My tins are filled with spices, drink mixes, and condiments. These are probably the most useful things I carried. |
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| A ring from my dad. I am obsessed with this. Its the perfect color. |
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| My perfect perfume. Just because I am in Africa doesn't mean I can't smell good. I have never had a perfume that I love so much. |
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| This K hangs on my wall. I love 3d wall decor. Flat things are lame. |
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| Paper source calender that I fell in love with when I saw it on Joanna's wall. If I could go shopping in one person's house it would be Joanna's. |
