I'm sure you are all wondering, who in the world is Sally. Sally is my new conversation partner. She is in the program here at AUC to improve her English, and they have paired up the participants in this program with Arabic students here for weekly conversation. I'm not sure how we are going to use both languages yet, but I'm excited 1) to have an Egyptian friend 2) to practice my Arabic in a non-judgmental zone. So yesterday we had an "orientation" meeting.
Sally is my partner. Her English is obviously better than my Arabic, but she still uses words that seem inappropriate in context, but I suppose have been taught to her for this purpose. I was so confused when she asked me what faculty I was in at AUC. After some questions, I determined that she was trying to ask what department or major. I think this will be beneficial for me obviously, but for her so I can explain better usages of words.
I only met with her for maybe 10 min. yesterday, but I'm pretty sure that I'm really going to like her. She noticed that we were both wearing purple and decided that it meant we would be instant friends. That is exactly something I would say, and I had already noticed the likeness in color. She did a research project on horoscopes apparently. She described my personality based on the fact that I was a Scorpio. I'm not going to lie, she was pretty much dead on.
The funniest part of our orientation was the first slide that was titled how to pronounce your partners name. LOL! They said to give examples like, "If your name is Sue, tell them it is pronounced like suit w/o the t." Mika and I laughed forever about this because if they can't pronounce Sue, how will they pronounce suit. Mika's partner's name is Loba (spelling is probably way off). Mika has decided to remember it because of earlobe. She is going to ask her if her nickname can me EarLoba...lol. Not really, I hope.
Well I have some homework to get done, so I can have a fun weekend. I'm actually going to see the pyramids. Expect pictures. Have a happy Thursday.
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I look forward to seeing pictures of the pyramids. You are really getting to see some awesome stuff! that is great
soo, I'm gonna go ahead and confess that today is the first time I've read your blog in a week, which is why I haven't been commenting. I have skyped with you twice in that time period though, so I'm hoping that makes up for it a little bit! Duke is just insane as always. I miss you <3
Don't forget...I'm expecting you to bring me a piece of those pyramids...or a sphinx.
Have fun at the pyramids, I can't wait to read about your trip!
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