I've been MIA for the past few days because I took a trip to Talanga, Honduras, where I spent time with Gracie Murphree at her women's refuge. Not going to lie...I was pretty nervous to go! Gracie works with the national police of Honduras to prosecute men who have victimized women and children. Needless to say, it was a tough couple of days. Talanga is an extremely poor town, and not many "gringa's" (American women) go through there. To say that I stuck out...is an understatement.
My experience in Talanga has had a big impact on me, and I'm still trying to digest what I witnessed, as well as the stories of the women and children I met while I was there. There is so much to tell, and I think I can best do this in segments throughout the rest of my time in Hondo. It's getting pretty late here, and I'm drained, so I won't start tonight, but I'll hopefully tell my first story tomorrow.
I do have some exciting news though...I, Quinn Emilienne Novels, built a house today! How exciting! Okay, I didn't single-handedly build the house. I did have some help...from about 20 other people, but I got in there! I even have some war wounds from the day! Mama Nove doesn't think I'm very handy, which is true, but booya! I did it! Here's a little treat for you!
Check out my workin' boots!
Oh yeah...get it girl! I helped put in the entire floor on the house!
That's one of the interpreters, Daniella, looking at me like I'm a weirdo. She's not wrong in her assumption...
Finished house! Woop woop!
I'll post more in the near future. I have homework due on Friday, so after that, I'll post more regularly.
Goodnight!
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