I am so happy in my new building. I made a bunch of new friends today and really feel immersed in the language. There was a birthday party here for the little two-year-old girl who lives in our building--lots of dancing and cake and laughing...I felt like I was exactly where I was supposed to be, absorbing how Jordanians celebrate life and enjoy each other's company. Everyone was very welcoming and the owner of the building takes teaching me Arabic and the language pledge very seriously, which is key to getting everyone to speak Arabic with me. The girls here are very nice and eager to meet me. After some persuasion, they speak pretty much just Arabic with me and it is so so helpful. In just one day, I can feel how much my language has improved. I think I am going to really like it here. I am finally having the experience I was hoping for!
هذا ما يجعلني سعيدا جدا!
ReplyDeleteميا، وهذا يبدو وكأنه كبير انشاء! أنا سعيد لذلك عليك أن تكون قادرا على فعل ما تريد القيام به! المتعة!
ReplyDeleteOh Mia - did something at the nice party give you food poisoning? PLease get better - is there a helpful knowledgable chaperone available?
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Gramma B (Maeve)
Hey Mia! My mom gave me the link to your blog a million years ago but I just got a chance to look at it. Glad you're liking your new digs and it sounds like you're having a good trip overall. Hopefully I'll get a chance to see you when you get back so I can hear all the stories, Charley and I have been praying! -Diane
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