I’m really excited because I just bought my first traditional Jordanian dress. It’s black and red and sooo pretty. They’re tailor making it for me for 30JD which is so awesome! In the states no one sews clothes for that price.
The last few days have been really busy and I haven’t been sleeping very well. Last night I went over to Keith & Christi’s and spent time with them and some others that came over – it was really nice to be around them.
An amazing thing happened! My friend Carrie who is meeting with me in the mornings met them about a week ago.. and then on Sunday Keith noticed her in the Arab meeting. Out of all the people in Amman, she ends up with a family who goes to the same services! Talk about someone chasing her down across the world!
I had a really tough experience in the taxi this afternoon. On the way to uni I was reading the chapter with the “turn the other cheek” policy .. and then this afternoon a taxi driver spent the entire ride telling me and my friend how fat and ugly I was. It was definitely an attack on one of my weaker areas – my self-esteem. I managed to not say a word, despite the feelings of hurt/anger.. but when I stepped out of the taxi I couldn’t control my tears. I ended up not going to class because I couldn’t get myself to stop crying.
I’m feeling a lot better about it now .. and if anything, it just made me turn my head up and ask for some help.
Keep me in your thoughts.
Stephanie: Wow I can’t believe that taxi driver! What a jerk. Too bad he can’t see you now, you look amazing :-D
I have alot of weight too, I know what its like to be discriminated against, it sucks.
I don’t know if you’ll ever see this comment but well done on all your success and your new baby. Was your time in the Middle East your first bout of studying?1 year ago
basementdweller: I’m so glad you got to hang out with Keith & Christi…they are so wonderful…a couple of my heros…I’m stoked to hear about your friend Carrie…I have to agree with your pursuit conclusion…5 years ago
strawberry14: How random is that? You’re giving the guy your business and he’s insulting you. Was it that you’re American? It may not be a personal attack. You kept your cool under pressure, so that’s good. We’ll be praying…5 years ago
yardenxanthe:
That taxi driver thing is weird. Sounds like an attack from the enemy!
When Shannon (my sister — I think you know her!) was in Nigeria, she had some of her favorite clothes copied in Nigerian fabric at the tailor. I thought that was a really cool idea!
Hang in there!
5 years ago