Catching up

So I have been feeling lazy. Also, I hate the final countdown to leaving, so I pretend that I don't have anything pressing. I'm sure this is indicative of something terrible in my mental state, but there it is.

Yesterday I went to the Sunday Walking Market with my parents. This started after "my time" so it was really neat to be able to go! The previous Sundays I've been here the rainy season has decided to actually be rainy so I was really glad I had the chance yesterday. It was wonderful just to walk and see everything. Unlike the regular day market, the Sunday Market is, suprise!, only set up on Sundays, which means that it is less confusing and cleaner. Also, they sensibly close off the road so there is less chance of being smashed. I wanted to find some artwork for my new apartment.

I was really surprised by how many pink shirts I saw. I was particularly interested in the group of stalls whose workers were all wearing pink "farmer's shirts." I'd never seen pink ones before. I wondered if they were all part of a family operation or something. I've noticed several businesses who have pink shirts specific to the business for employees to wear. At six, there was an announcement made to ask everyone to pause and then the national anthem was played. It brought back memories of high school. Also, it was neat because everyone really did pause.

Today my brother told me he'd take me around the muubaan to take pictures of the scenery and his hang out spots. I did not realize this meant I should be dressed for trekking through the wilderness! It was fun to see more of the neighborhood. I'm so glad I've been able to take so many pictures. I want to use them in decorating, too.