It has been a while since I posted on the blog, a fact for which I apologize. Between computer problems and Internet problems, it's been a bit tricky. But something fun that happened a week ago is now going to kick-start me (hopefully) posting regularly once again!
One of the Jita translators, Neema (the one with the cloth on her head in this picture) got married last weekend, and so two weekends ago we had a bridal shower for her with all the ladies who who work at the office. We all dressed alike (Tanzanian tradition) and played games like "dress the bride" (in TP), "find the paperclips in the bowl of rice while blindfolded", and a variation on Taboo (American tradition). We also gave her gifts (traditional in both cultures) and had a "how to be a good wife" teaching time (Tanzanian tradition). I have to say, that last one was interesting... let's just say that it was a bit more direct and bedroom-oriented than any advice I've ever heard at an American bridal shower!
The whole party was a fun mix of languages and cultures and we all laughed a lot and had a great time. Neema is now married and we wish her all the best in this new stage of life!
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