International Women's Day

March 8th is International Women's Day...for those who don't know. This being the first time I have celebrated this holiday I wasn't sure what to expect or plan. One of the ladies I worked with invited 8 of us over to her house this morning and her husband made us breakfast. It was a lovely time of good food, fellowship, and delightful conversation. It felt good to laugh with other women and be a part of good fellowship. The other ladies were from India, Scotland, South Africa, UK, USA, and another South Asian country (I didn't have a chance to find out). I learned a few things this morning too. One of them being that I have been spending too much time with Australians and New Zealanders...someone asked me about one of the pastries and I said it was very nice (not that it was good or delicious...nice). Second I learned that some people think Americans ask too many questions. We are on a hunt for information, which I realized is true.

When asked about this (to the person who said it) they said they didn't want to feel as though they were being grilled for information...and they don't want to be asked personal questions right away, save those for the second or third time you spend time together. I also learned Brit's don't like having conversations early in the morning or to be asked questions early. I feel that this explains why I don't mind a lack of conversation in the morning...my British roots are coming out! Before we left we each were given an Orchid ( I was quite delighted). They only cost about 1.50-2.00 here which is crazy! So now I have to learn how to take care of my plant!! I have included a couple pictures...


The rest of the day was spent looking at plants with Kristin (my boss) who wanted some for her house. I enjoyed every moment being surrounded by life! I also had to laugh because there are no Greenhouses here...it is a natural Greenhouse here! I then went and picked up the pants I was having made in the market, bought a movie ( Percy Jackson and the Lightening Thief), bought some fresh Mango Cheese cake and headed home. I sat and ate my wonderful Cheesecake while I watched my movie. I don't think holiday's can get much better then this. I found myself enjoying my time here and was glad I could be with the ladies this morning and even in my house later today.