Here are just a few ways I know I've adjusted to life in Africa. These aren't arranged in any order of importance.
1. I get a cold when the temperature drops below 75.
2. 75 degree weather is an excuse to sleep in a hoodie and pajama pants.
3. Babies screaming bloody murder doesn't phase me.
4. 30 year old body stench don't phase me.
5. I've lost 35 lbs in 8 months and look emaciated but I'm considered healthy.
6. Finally, holding hands with another male doesn't feel like cheating. Love you boo :)
7. Eating nothing but starch in 1 day doesn't make me feel unhealthy.
8. Riding in a car with no door handles, rearview mirror, or locks doesn't cause anxiety.
9. It isn't abnormal to delay class an hour to wait for rain to stop.
10. I was literally shocked when I found worms in my garden.
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1 comment:
Ok. I've gotta speak to the hand-holding. :-) Just out of curiosity - not jealousy - whose hand are you holding? I can't think of any friend here who I'd have the desire to hold hands with, lol. Anyway, its a beautiful thing that you are living outside of the culture you were born into; I have never done such a thing. It must be liberating. And in conclusion, you have my blessing to hold all the guy-hands you want in Africa because when you step off the plane there shall be only one!
- Robert
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