Today it rained. Which is unusual for this time of year. It cancelled our afternoon outing to MG road for shopping. It was also miss Frances' birthday. The rain made a somewhat relaxing afternoon and we all slowed down for a few and took a rest. This train has been going full steam ahead for what feels like weeks. Not joking. This morning was lovely. Kunchok and I are in a stride within the kitchen. I've taken the leadership role and make sure all the details are taken care of. He loves to play me Tibetan music and to show me pictures of all his friends as tell me stories. Ivan follow along very easily and I am really getting a good feel of his personality. He trained in a monestary and he has a very gentle nature. There is a childlike enjoyment to some of the things he does. And he has this particular smile. I have grown very fond of him.
After lunch today I had to hurry down and prepare and arrange a new batch of fresh flowers for the women. 16 large vases and 13 small one for the bathrooms. I did it as fast as I could because it was hot out and because France's had been at it for a long time the first go. She put a lot of thought Into them. I really just three them together but they looked nice. kunchok came down and helped do the little bathroom vases which were just some yellow roses. There is something about being involved in the process that happens around here which I can really appreciate. The roses needed the thorns and leaves removed, each daisy has a plastic covering that needs to be removed. The almost butter is made, the beans are sprouted, the chick peas (channa) are soaked overnight and then pressure cooked for an hour. Nothing comes out of a can or a bag. Nothing is pre made. It comes from the farm to us, basically. I feel spoiled.
This afternoon I drew The Dueling Dragons wisdom card. Which I've never seen before. It talked a out duality and choices. Putting energy into one or the other and which will win. It was a great card for me. I have no idea what life is going to be like when I come back to Austin. I do know that I will be making some changes, with the way I live and the things I do with my time. It's going to be pretty hard to come back.
After lunch today I had to hurry down and prepare and arrange a new batch of fresh flowers for the women. 16 large vases and 13 small one for the bathrooms. I did it as fast as I could because it was hot out and because France's had been at it for a long time the first go. She put a lot of thought Into them. I really just three them together but they looked nice. kunchok came down and helped do the little bathroom vases which were just some yellow roses. There is something about being involved in the process that happens around here which I can really appreciate. The roses needed the thorns and leaves removed, each daisy has a plastic covering that needs to be removed. The almost butter is made, the beans are sprouted, the chick peas (channa) are soaked overnight and then pressure cooked for an hour. Nothing comes out of a can or a bag. Nothing is pre made. It comes from the farm to us, basically. I feel spoiled.
This afternoon I drew The Dueling Dragons wisdom card. Which I've never seen before. It talked a out duality and choices. Putting energy into one or the other and which will win. It was a great card for me. I have no idea what life is going to be like when I come back to Austin. I do know that I will be making some changes, with the way I live and the things I do with my time. It's going to be pretty hard to come back.
Sounds like your eyes have been opened to a lot. Love that :)
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