Hello All,
I have decided to resume my old blog, but with a new and somewhat more professional layout. However, do not fear as the same old Natalie will be posting. It is my hope that these new postings will be more eloquent in thought and writing than my previous posts two years ago.
I arrived in Amman last night around 9pm and my host mom and brother, Mayada and Mohammed, greeted and welcomed me at the airport. This was so joyous!!! Everyone recognized each other and we all picked up where we left off. This was simply joyous!
Mohammed drove us to his house where we met my host sister, Mayas, and her cousin for tea. I had bought Macarons in Paris as I assumed we would be having tea and coffee and they were well recieved. This was everyone's, including me, first time eating Macroon's from Paris. This made us all laugh and feel somewhat fancy.
After coffee, Mohammed and Mayada took me to my apartment. Honestly, it's just the perfect place. I'm so happy there. There was a concert going on and I enjoyed listening from my balcony.Mayada seemed a bit nervous as to whether I would be okay "on my own", and I tried to show her that honestly I'm good. The quiet is good and I will see them often. In fact, I'm going over for lunch shortly.
I will take my language placement test tomorrow. I delayed it as I became tremendously ill on my flight from Paris and felt completely exhausted when I arrived in Jordan. I had to get up three times from my flight from Paris to Amman. This should be striking to the people that know me well and my irrational fear of public restrooms, especially airplane bathrooms. One of the flight attendants got upset and shoved me in the aisle. A very nice female attendant reprimanded him in French so I have no clue what was said, but it made me feel better. She could tell I was struggling and frankly I looked pretty pitiful.
Also, I went to the Jordan River Foundation a little while ago and found the same quilt I saw last time I was here! I will acquire it at some point!! So much joy! Also, I got a SIM card for my phone so I won't have to juggle two phones this round.
Finally, one small reflection. It is amazing how at 23 my heart is divided between three homes: Westminster, Ann Arbor, and Amman. In each place, I feel like different parts of my personality come alive. In Jordan, I'm laid back and go with the flow: the opposite of Ann Arbor Natalie. Things will happen when they are supposed to and that's grand. No need to worry or force things. It is nice to return to this way of life.
Well I'm off to continue drinking my sweet tea in Turtle Green Cafe on Rainbow street!
Talk to you soon,
Natalie
I have decided to resume my old blog, but with a new and somewhat more professional layout. However, do not fear as the same old Natalie will be posting. It is my hope that these new postings will be more eloquent in thought and writing than my previous posts two years ago.
I arrived in Amman last night around 9pm and my host mom and brother, Mayada and Mohammed, greeted and welcomed me at the airport. This was so joyous!!! Everyone recognized each other and we all picked up where we left off. This was simply joyous!
Mohammed drove us to his house where we met my host sister, Mayas, and her cousin for tea. I had bought Macarons in Paris as I assumed we would be having tea and coffee and they were well recieved. This was everyone's, including me, first time eating Macroon's from Paris. This made us all laugh and feel somewhat fancy.
After coffee, Mohammed and Mayada took me to my apartment. Honestly, it's just the perfect place. I'm so happy there. There was a concert going on and I enjoyed listening from my balcony.Mayada seemed a bit nervous as to whether I would be okay "on my own", and I tried to show her that honestly I'm good. The quiet is good and I will see them often. In fact, I'm going over for lunch shortly.
I will take my language placement test tomorrow. I delayed it as I became tremendously ill on my flight from Paris and felt completely exhausted when I arrived in Jordan. I had to get up three times from my flight from Paris to Amman. This should be striking to the people that know me well and my irrational fear of public restrooms, especially airplane bathrooms. One of the flight attendants got upset and shoved me in the aisle. A very nice female attendant reprimanded him in French so I have no clue what was said, but it made me feel better. She could tell I was struggling and frankly I looked pretty pitiful.
Also, I went to the Jordan River Foundation a little while ago and found the same quilt I saw last time I was here! I will acquire it at some point!! So much joy! Also, I got a SIM card for my phone so I won't have to juggle two phones this round.
Finally, one small reflection. It is amazing how at 23 my heart is divided between three homes: Westminster, Ann Arbor, and Amman. In each place, I feel like different parts of my personality come alive. In Jordan, I'm laid back and go with the flow: the opposite of Ann Arbor Natalie. Things will happen when they are supposed to and that's grand. No need to worry or force things. It is nice to return to this way of life.
Well I'm off to continue drinking my sweet tea in Turtle Green Cafe on Rainbow street!
Talk to you soon,
Natalie
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