While I have had my fair share of despedidas (goodbye parties) in Honduras over the years, none has made my face hurt as much as my recent despedida from the MCC team. Hurting from so much laughing, that is.
They made a tumblr-like rendition of experiences over the years that I attempt to share below. You will likely not find this as funny as I did, but I couldn't help but share it because it is so awesome.
I was unable to capture the other half of my goodbye: the 4 guys re-enacted small "scenes" with Charissa. The way I talk, the way I drive, the way I react dramatically to life...all on display. Humbling and hilarious, it was a great way to go out--laughing til my stomach hurt and I was in tears.
Can't hardly believe its the end of more than 3 years with MCC in Honduras. Through all the ups and downs, the team has supported me. I have been blessed to know such wonderful people and share this challenging, scary, tumultuous (often dramatic) time together.
Titled:
Charissa's liiiiiife: moments in Honduras
Cuando combinan tus zapatos, tu cartera, tu blusa, tu esmalte, tu maquillaje, y tus acesorios
When your shoes, purse, shirt, nail polish, make-up and accessories match:
Cuando por fin recibimos nuestras licencias
When we finally get our driver's licenses:
Cuando alguien te pregunta "usted no es de aqui verdad?"
Estas bromeando?
When someone asks you "you aren't really from here, right?"
Cuando algo medico menor requiere una injeccion
When a minor medical problem "requires" an injection:
Cuando un pastor te informa que has roto tus patalones en publico
When a pastor informs you your pants have ripped open in public:
Cuando alguien se mete frente a vos en la fila de migracion
When someone cuts in front of you in line at the immigration office:
When PlanWin finally replicates:
Cuando la persona quien estas esperando "esta en camino"
Por que me mentis?
When the person you are waiting for is "on their way"
When Kathy Troyer's worms are too close to you:
Cuando por fin introducen Lotus Notes email
When they finally introduce Lotus Notes:
When you want to stop the guy from washing your winshield
or
signal that you don't need a taxi that is honking at you
or
you want to deny anything
When people spell your name "Karictza"
Every day in Honduras:
