Here are a few things I have learned since being back...
1. Being pushy, mean, and direct are they ONLY ways to get anyone to do anything right when you ask. No room for pushovers here...
2. It never rains here, and probably never will....haha (see sandstorm video below)
3. The mall is a great place to go when you need a touch of home (Forever 21, Pinkberry, and Starbucks people!)
4. Batata (Potato) bread is amazing and is usually what I have for breakfast.
5. "Welcome to Jordan" "I love you" and "oh my god" seem to be the only words many men know.
6. Man cannot survive on falafel, hummus, and schwarma alone. Give me some fast food! (something i usually NEVER have, and i miss chik-fil-a...)
7. Arabs really ARE the most hospitable people you will ever meet....I've already gone to one wedding and got fed a MOST delicious meal...and i didn't even know the bride or groom!
8. Taxi drivers WILL stop the car in the middle of a busy road just to get out and yell at the BUS that was in their way...
9. Walking up and down millions of stairs just to get home and to school is normal.
10. Lemon Mint drink is the best
11. Learning Arabic is not easy, saying things wrong publicly is even harder
12. The Internet is seriously the best invention ever, and my saving grace....I get to watch my Noles every Saturday! And Amy gets to watch her Auburn Tigers...so a winning situation overall!!!
13. Dad is doing some pretty AMAZING things in the Middle East, so everything is....
worth it. :)
