Doomed

Since I started this blog upon moving to Africa, I have tried to be open and honest about the ups and downs of life here. I have included blogs about illness, scary moments (like when I thought I would die in the midst of gunshots and riding in buses that nearly overturned), heart warming stories, encouragements and discouragements, work the Lord is doing and also, my most stupid moments. Remember when I tried to bring firecrackers on the plane? Or when I burned a giant hole in the kettle? Or when I had an "accident" (ok, accidents) in my bedroom? Well here is another "spacie" moment to add to the list. I doomed myself.

Let me explain.

Every night, we have to spray ourselves with mosquito repellant to help ward of malaria. Other than getting it twice in Sudan, I have managed to avoid it. I never forget to spray myself. I hate getting bitten. Last night, I was using my computer in bed and was about to turn it off to go to sleep when I realized, I hadn't sprayed myself yet. So, I stumbled out to the living room, grabbed the can and headed back to the bedroom. As I sprayed myself, I realized something was different. The spray was very airy. Normally it has a bit of moisture to it. I figured the can must be close to being empty so I pressed the button harder to try to get more of the spray, but it was still airy and a little smoky. Then I noticed the smell. It was not the smell of the repellant. I looked at the can that was in my hand and this is what I saw.

It was Doom! Doom is comparable to Raid in the US. We use it to kill the various creatures that wander in the house. Gross! I took a few baby wipes and did a quick clean up and then applied the correct stuff, OFF Mosquito Repellant.

Now, these cans look very different.

How could I have made such a dumb mistake? I don't know. I was tired, I didn't have my contacts or glasses on and I was drowsy from taking a benedryl. That is still no excuse. My mind must have been elsewhere and I wasn't paying attention. You would think with the double protection, I would be set, but somehow I still got three bites!