Thursday, 18 September 2008

Not sleeping in 30 hours is not fun

Dear God! I really don't remember anyone's names! So bad, but hey, thank God for that apology yesterday. I was wrecked this morning so I did not go into town to sort out all those things I wanted to do (open up a bank account, get phone credit, bottled water, check the city out etc), but I managed to do some knitting (that blanket is well traveled!), practise my urdu, walk around the village and generally laze about, including doing some sun-bathing (topped up that Ibizan tan, but only on my feet and face – the rest of me is covered in apparently very unfashionable Pakistani attire!). Despite the lack of productivity, I feel better for resting. Tomorrow, I hit the bank and somehow begin my search for where the greatest need(s) is/are!

Hope all is well with you x

3 comments:

Rachel said...

Hey honey honey,
Loving the webpage - you're so super, trooper! Brilliant to hear from you, I was thinking about you today wondering how ramadan was going and when you'd be up for a bacon buttie.... mamma mia, i'm so bad :o)
So, what's the name of the game?
You're the best, you're the greatest, it's a rich man's world but you're going to be doing something brilliant, have fun and keep blogging. Take a chance on the electric as often as you can.
Miss you, I have a dream about doing this type of work too, but when all is said and done, I'm just a dancing queen.
OK, I need a life... Rachel xxxx

Ayub Malik said...

Salam Shabs
I am so excited to hear how you are getting on. I really wanted to take a few weeks off and join you in your mission, but alas it was not meant to be. Should there be a next time, I would really like to plan something like this with you in the future.

I do hope you have told the locals you are married cuz they'll probably bring over some eligible bachelors for your viewing and selection pleasure. I can imagine you coming back to England hitched to some 60 year old guy who has never been married before!

Are you taking any pictures? I would be interested to see what the affected areas look like 3 years after the earthquake. I have heard some personal horror stories and seen pictures of the devastation soon after the earthquake.

Remember when I said you were the greatest gal I know. After this you will no longer be the greatest gal, you'll have moved up a notch or two to become a Goddess!

I really admire what you are doing so I pray that God may Bless you in your efforts to help the suffering.

Be safe and watch out for those hungry single pakistani men!

Lorra Lorra Love,
Ayub

Shabnam said...

Love you guys!

Ayub, according to them here, I'm married with 3 kids under 7 and thank you for your prayers and good wishes. They'll keep me going, so maybe there will be a next time...

Rachel, I knew it'd be a mistake to get you that damn soundtrack. I feel a new 'Name that tune in one'topic coming on...

x