Today...I'm at the end of my last week. And the end of my rope with Jordanians.
I have two weeks left to be here, and next week involves finals. Meanwhile, my friend made nice with the ex-re-ex-re-boyfriend, after I gave up an entire day of studying this week to be the supportive friend. I only know this because she had rejoined the family, but he called, and I know his ring tone, and she felt like she had to leave. Aw...forbidden love and all that. She wanted me to stay the night, and then be back tomorrow, and then be back the next day...and I have finals. Really, I have explained this a million times, and I am not sure why they can't understand.
And then...almost as frustrating as this, is they asked me to buy more American stuff so that my mother can bring it when she comes next week. I do not need more Jordanian Dinar while I'm here. My husband just finished getting the first things. And...this particular family member only bothers to talk to me if she wants a massage, or if she wants more from America. So, I'm really kind of not in a place to entertain that. What with the death of my friend, and the stress of finals...I can't.
They also had people over, and I understand 80% of everything I hear, even if I can't communicate on the same level. Rofida spent the whole time discussing what their little American friend could provide them. They dumbed it down when it came to telling me what she wanted. I really don't think Rofida knows I understand so much. Luckily, she's the only bad apple in a bunch of sweethearts.
So we went home, only having been there for an hour. It's the first time ever I have went home angry.
On the upside, we finished blinging out Frank. I don't know why people here have pets. They don't name them, or make them any part of their lives. They only put them in a cage and toss food occasionally at them. I convinced them that first, he needs a name and it's Frank. Second, he's a reptile, and can't be kept in the 45 degree portion of their house, so now he's not miserable all the time in his tiny cage. And he is really pretty metro now that he's a rhinestone cowboy. :)
Those bits of beauty are painted with clear nail polish, so they won't fall off.
I have two weeks left to be here, and next week involves finals. Meanwhile, my friend made nice with the ex-re-ex-re-boyfriend, after I gave up an entire day of studying this week to be the supportive friend. I only know this because she had rejoined the family, but he called, and I know his ring tone, and she felt like she had to leave. Aw...forbidden love and all that. She wanted me to stay the night, and then be back tomorrow, and then be back the next day...and I have finals. Really, I have explained this a million times, and I am not sure why they can't understand.
And then...almost as frustrating as this, is they asked me to buy more American stuff so that my mother can bring it when she comes next week. I do not need more Jordanian Dinar while I'm here. My husband just finished getting the first things. And...this particular family member only bothers to talk to me if she wants a massage, or if she wants more from America. So, I'm really kind of not in a place to entertain that. What with the death of my friend, and the stress of finals...I can't.
They also had people over, and I understand 80% of everything I hear, even if I can't communicate on the same level. Rofida spent the whole time discussing what their little American friend could provide them. They dumbed it down when it came to telling me what she wanted. I really don't think Rofida knows I understand so much. Luckily, she's the only bad apple in a bunch of sweethearts.
So we went home, only having been there for an hour. It's the first time ever I have went home angry.
On the upside, we finished blinging out Frank. I don't know why people here have pets. They don't name them, or make them any part of their lives. They only put them in a cage and toss food occasionally at them. I convinced them that first, he needs a name and it's Frank. Second, he's a reptile, and can't be kept in the 45 degree portion of their house, so now he's not miserable all the time in his tiny cage. And he is really pretty metro now that he's a rhinestone cowboy. :)
Those bits of beauty are painted with clear nail polish, so they won't fall off.
Hey! Can you message me your email please? I’ve realized since I can’t find you on FB, I have no way to contact you :/ I'm sorry to read about your friend passing away... sending you a big hug! (not thru usps since we know how that works out :( )
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