habits

You know "they" say that it takes 21 days to form a new habit.  I've never really been on board with the theory.  I think if you're a morning person it's in your bones to wake up with the sun and if not, tough luck with a 5am wake up call.  Same goes for all kinds of random habits like having to have something sweet after dinner (ice creeeaaamm) or having to have Chapstick (the blue kind) with you at all times or being obsessed with chewing gum or having to start your day with at least 2 cups of coffee...(all habits that I wish I could break).  That being said, I've never consciously tried to prove the theory.  I mean I make New Year's Resolutions to work out every day, but I've never actively put effort into really developing or changing a habit.

Anyways, this week I've realized that "they" might just be right on this one.  I spent 28-days in countries that drive on the left side of the road.  10 of which I had a rental car, and the other 18 being a passenger/pedestrian.  So now I am back in Angola where, even though things may be quite backwards here, they do drive on the right (and correct) side of the road.  I noticed over the past few days that I am having to actively think about which way I am supposed to turn while driving.  Not only that, I'm giving people bad looks for walking on the wrong side of the sidewalk, when in fact, it's my fault.

So, I'm on board.  

Things are picking up speed on my project, and there are all kinds of new faces in camp.  Most of the folks new to Malongo have been supporting the project fabrication in Korea and are moving into new roles for hook up and commissioning activities.  So the office is pretty busy, and it's been nice to see new faces (even if I can't remember a single name).  I'm definitely looking forward to my nap this afternoon!     

Missing this beach and this boy...

5 days down, 23 to go!  xoxo...