Things that the Beninois can do that I most certainly can not:
- Pick up anything, even if it is the temperature of molten lava. Just because you saw a Beninese woman pick it up, it DOES NOT MEAN IT IS SAFE FOR YOU TO. I saw Rita pick up a pot once, and I touched it after her and almost melted my hand off.
- Spit with so much force and precision that I'm pretty sure they could knock an apple off a friend's head from several feet away...albeit a little uncouth by American standards, I want to learn purely because of how impressive it is.
- Do the Beninese handshake that involves snapping with the other person's fingers...I have no idea how to explain it. This is also on my list of "things to master in the next two years" list. I can show them the jellyfish fistbump in return, though!
Oh, and I met the mayor yesterday. His surnom is Simba. I approve.
(side note: Beninese have trouble pronouncing Allred, so I tell them it is "tout rouge" in French...they think it's pretty funny)
Bahaha this craps me up!! I'm soo glad you decided to start blogging again. Its great to hear all about what is going on around you. I hope you update it often!!
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Mary
*cracks! Oops lol
ReplyDeleteMary craps and Cracks!!!! You are a RIOT!!! Words of advice: Future teacher, you should read your parent letters before sending them out:-)
ReplyDeleteSeriously, Sarah, we LOVE the Blog!!! Miss you & Love you!!!