Tuesday, January 5, 2010

10 ways you know you’re turning into a Zambian…

…you’re really, really excited that you got jelly on your trip to Lusaka since there isn’t any in Serenje (this was a major menu expansion for me)…you call 5 o’clock 17 hours…you try to smooth talk at police check points in hopes of getting through with no hassle (i.e. “did I mention I’m helping orphans”)…the flat tire you got comes as no surprise, neither does the fact that the spare was stolen…you eat Nshima every day…you wish your skin was darker, much darker…you’re extremely excited for the return of running water to your home, who cares if its not hot…you buy cassava (a root) off the side of the highway for an afternoon snack…in public, you only say very nice things about Obama…and last, you don’t question if cockroaches are living with you, but how many…

Jack

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