High Five!!

Hurray… We balanced within a few dollars.  Louise and I were high fiving each other.  We were so excited.  I finally feel that I have accomplished something.

Don’t get me wrong… there is still a lot to do, but a big win is always a motivator to do more.  I can see Louise’s change in attitude.

Now, the big BHOG…. To reduce cost of goods sold.  I have tried little things like asking Julienne to reduce the size of the Chapati.  If you haven’t had a Chapati, you are missing out.  It is fried bread with scallions.  I love it, which is why I am gaining weight on this trip, although I am eating less.  Everything I eat is fried!!  I want them to reduce the amount of fruit juice per glass.  This seems simple, but it is not.  I am not giving up!!

I decided that I had to do my own wash, because I have not see any Laundromats in Butare.  I don’t want to include TMI, but definitely after two weeks things needed washing.  I used my shower body wash and I think I did a fine job of washing clothes.  They definitely smell better.

Drying is another matter.  I decided that I would lay everything over the chairs on my patio, which faces the center of the motel.  Probably not the classiest thing to do at this motel / restaurant, but who cares!!  It is amazing what you can do with body wash, a plastic bowl, plastic chairs, and dirty clothes.  It makes you appreciate the finer things in life, like a washer and dryer.

I didn’t leave the restaurant until 8pm tonight, so I just stopped at the local Lebanese store and got… you guessed it… fried??  Not sure what you call it but it is mashed potatoes fried in bread.  Yes, very fattening.   I had to use beer to get it down…

I will need to buy two seats on the plane home or get the extended seat belt. 

It was great to be back at work today.

Have a wonderful evening, Paula