While flipping through the stations on television, I love it when a channel is projecting this jumpy, high-pitched, synthetic sound and I immediately know it’s an 80s movie. And sure enough Arnold makes his on-screen appearance in 1985’s Commando.  

Okay, then Twilight comes on and now I see the hype.  When Edward stares at Bella, it’s like he’s looking at me.  Wow.  The intensity.  Team Edward!      

We have hot water.  I have taken three baths since then.  

I’m starting to forget names of people I went to school with.  Is this what getting older feels like?  Memory loss?  

I’ve been breaking down a film script that may or may not happen.  I came out here with certain expectations and only one has been met - meeting new friends.  Forget the film career aspirations, forget the money!  

Seriously though, friendships around the world are treasures and that’s what I’m holding on to.  

I am constantly thinking, “Why am I here?  What is the purpose?”  Maybe I won’t know until way down my life line, but I am very grateful for the people I’ve got to know so far.      

I’m becoming more comfortable here.  I went to eat in this really cool village for dinner the other night with the guys (Luke was working).  It felt like I was experiencing more of Pakistan for the first time.  We ate wonderful foods - meat was a little spicy, but terrific sauces - and enjoyed the atmosphere.  The dinner table was lit by two lanterns - they turned off the outdoor lights because of too many bugs.  Handmade beds were our “chairs” at the dinner table.  It was great - you could sit back and relax after eating a bunch of food.  They told me that people take the beds up on their roof, during the winter, and sleep under the stars.  I would love that.  

I’m excited to go home and share recipes of some delicious foods.  Speaking of food - it’s time for my 3:00AM breakfast.    

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