Today was one of those days where
you try with all of your might to keep tears in, but they squeeze out anyway and your face gets all contorted and you try to hide it behind your scarf
you give up stepping over the puddles in the street because you're soaked and your shoes are ruined already
you wish you had your mom and your best friend and a cup of good earth tea and a pint of ben and jerry's
you want to scream at your host sister even though it's not her fault or your fault that you can't communicate with one another
your western desire to do things on your own causes you to pull away from others who are trying to help (even if they are a little pushy and bossy
you don't know where you are or why you are there, you just want to leave
you get home and take a deep breath and realize all the frustration and discomfort are worth it in the end. because this is life and it's an adventure and you are here to learn from others.
(all this to say...moroccan weddings are crazy)
we were up until 4 am last night. i slept in a stranger's house, again. i ate a ton of food, again.
nobody really talked to me much, because my sister did the talking for me.
moroccans play their music at an eleven on the volume scale
the bride has not 1, but 5 wedding dresses
and only the women sit inside the canopy/wedding area...the guys sit inside the house...
why? i don't know.
i promise that i will eventually tell you about my village stay...
until then, talk to scottie callish or emi samuelstuen.
Once again, dearest little sister, I am jealous of your adventures. And yes, it is all worth it...temporary discomfort and difficulty will pass quickly, but you will always have the effects of the experiences etched into you, and of course the memories, and relationships, and epic stories, etc. et al. And the pictures, dammit! Post more, or meet the cold edge of my scimitar! The pics from Fez look amazing! Love you Nerdicles! Miss you! Keep reading Steinbeck.
ReplyDeletebrother, i finished the book!!
ReplyDeletei don't know what to do with myself now..and i'm so not satisfied with the ending...
posting pics as i type.
Nice! I know, it's sad...but very powerfull! Well, find something else to read, silly! Your new pics look awesome too...you are really good!
ReplyDeleteHang in there girl. I definitely understand how tough the language barrier can be, when nobody understands what the heck you are trying to say, or when you order something absolutely disgusting because you don't understand the menu. Sometimes, it's downright discouraging. But when you look back on those moments months, years, even days from now, you'll see how they helped you grow and mold you.
ReplyDeleteBeing abroad is an amazing experience. Let it's magic enrapture you. Take everything in and don't force yourself to process everything. Let it be and live :)
I'm glad that your trip has thus far been such a time for leaps and bounds. Thinking and praying for you back here at Pt. Loma, wishing my time abroad was not over.
Brianna Webb