1) She speaks to me in Arabic. She is incredibly patient with my feeble attempts to express myself. She takes time to teaches me new words and make sure I understand what she is saying.
2) She is a great cook! Today she made me a traditional Jordanian meal of chicken and rice and vegetables that literally translates as Upside-down. She is constantly knocking on my door with some home-cooked dinner or breakfast that never fails to be delicious.
3) She takes care of me when I am sick. On Wednesday she gave me fresh squeezed orange juice in bed because I wasn't feeling well. She always has some sort of Arabic remedy for everything that she makes sure I eat or drink.
4) We share everything. Our food and cooking supplies are communal, which is much less stressful and has really worked out.
5) She is a good friend. Today she announced that "Friday is for family, and we are family" so we sat down and enjoying a traditional Jordanian lunch today and just talked about life and Jordan. Next week, we are going to Abdoun together and I might get to meet her family!
2) She is a great cook! Today she made me a traditional Jordanian meal of chicken and rice and vegetables that literally translates as Upside-down. She is constantly knocking on my door with some home-cooked dinner or breakfast that never fails to be delicious.
3) She takes care of me when I am sick. On Wednesday she gave me fresh squeezed orange juice in bed because I wasn't feeling well. She always has some sort of Arabic remedy for everything that she makes sure I eat or drink.
4) We share everything. Our food and cooking supplies are communal, which is much less stressful and has really worked out.
5) She is a good friend. Today she announced that "Friday is for family, and we are family" so we sat down and enjoying a traditional Jordanian lunch today and just talked about life and Jordan. Next week, we are going to Abdoun together and I might get to meet her family!
In short, getting to know my roommate has been a great part of horrible week.
This is my flatmate, Sahira. She is a Jordanian journalist. We share a kitchen and bathroom and common space but have our own rooms.
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ReplyDeleteAww, Mia! That's sounds so great! You sound so settled and your roommate sound like a godsend.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful Thanksgiving.. will you be in Abdoun for the holiday!