Eid El-Kebir (The Big Holiday) and Exciting News

The silence of town is what I find most ironic. Much like the nation wide silence that encompasses Christmas Day, Eid El-Kebir was no different; my booming and bustling metropolis, eerily quiet. Walking outside was like walking into a new town, a new place, so vacant and empty. It almost scared me. 

Most Volunteers and Moroccans celebrate the holiday with their family and loved ones. Since my family is still living in my old town, I didn't think it would be wise for me to head back and visit my old skeletons. Sarah-Kate and her family were nice enough to extend to me an invitation to come and celebrate with them, and celebrate we did.

Sarah-Kate and I spent the day playing with the kiddos, all eight of them. We played games, used the computer, told jokes, ran around and most importantly, I got to hold and play with a five month old baby who fell asleep on my lap. Adorable. 

The main event of the day was the eating of sheep/ goat kebabs. I partook, sort-of. Eating half of a kebab, I am happy that that kebab was my last one of my life. 

Here are some of my IPhone photos of the day; sorry the quality isn't great.

The daughter watching her uncle clean the newly killed sheep that was hung from the tree.

Yes, it's what you think it is. The left one is the goat, the right one is the sheep. The middle thing is the layer of drying fat; ironically, the best part.

Sarah-Kate and her host sisters.

The most adorable and patient baby girl ever. Also, I am wearing my sweet new fake Ray Bans.

Playing with the kiddos. They were crazy.

Yes, she's adorable.

Eid was a great day, I had a blast and am grateful I could share it with Sarah-Kate and her family. 

In other news, I got some good news of my own yesterday. My first (of many, hopefully) acceptance "letters" came into my inbox. I was accepted to both Missouri and Arkansas Law. It seems so crazy. I have wanted to go to law school for as long as I can remember, so now that it is actually an option/ reality, I don't know what to do with myself. Since getting exciting news is sort-of anti-climactic on my own, I had a dance party in celebration!

This week has been going well and I am looking forward to the less-than-two-month away visit from Danielle and Claire. Also, how could I forget.... ROME.

ALSO, one last thing. If you are thinking "Wow, I haven't sent Cara anything in a while (or ever) but she is leaving so soon so I should send something now", please send me some coffee. I don't need anything else, I promise. But I need some coffee, sooner rather than later. I am not picky just pick up any old American bag and send it along. It will be much appreciated and loved.

Love you all.