A Carrot!

My, oh my, did I have an hilarious reaction to the sight of a carrot the other day! I had been in class all day and when I got home from school I went in and said hi to my host mom.  She was in the kitchen and upon entering the room what appeared in sight other than a large pile of orange, crunchy, juicy carrots. I immediately asked my mom, "where did those come from?"  She responds nonchalantly, "the store of course." I guess my papa went to the main island for something that day and went to the store.  My mom looked at me just eyeing the carrot the way some women eye purses, or men eye hunting gear. Mom said, "you can have one." Trying not to be a greedy American, I look for a knife to cut it in half. I spot one and cut it in half and slowly down the other half.  Then told my mom with the delight of a child getting some long awaited treat, "thank you!" I proceeded to lean against the wall and savor the flavor of that amazing thing. I tried so hard not to swallow it whole. I enjoyed every single bite. Once there were 2 bites left I looked up and my mom very comically said, "it's okay if you want the other half." I made a half-hearted attempt to decline as she handed it to me. I migrated to the living room full of wonderful emotions of joy. I not only got carrot today I got a WHOLE carrot. My day was made!!! Oh how my life has changed to the point where seeing a carrot can almost bring me to tears! I can only imagine what will happen the day I find an apple or a grape! lol

Until next time

Jump In The Jungle