You know they hate us...
It went something like this:
M- Why do you always have to do something so different Sarah? You could have the perfect life but you don't want that.
S- Perfect life, what is that supposed to mean?
M- You always have to pick the craziest things, why
M- You know they hate us there! They don't want you there!
S- Who hates us Mom? All Muslims? Only Arabs? Who are 'they'?
We ended the conversation because it was going nowhere. After volunteering for AIESEC for 4 years and working full time for 2.5 (not just any organization but one where I dedicate each day to challenging these exact prejudices and building international understanding) I somehow figured my mom would understand why I wanted to do a traineeship in
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Girl, I feel your pain and love your dry honesty, "maybe they don't get me". What I learned is do what you gotta do, and worry about people understanding you later.
Sarah, I don't know if you got my previous comment but, what I've learned is, do what you gotta do and worry about people understanding later. I feel your pain and love your dry humor.
I know too well about never ending discussions with people that just don't wanna see, don't wanna open their eyes and at least try to understand...
drop me a line via mail - don't have yours but would like to send you some files. write me to: gio_o@hotmail.com
your old mentor ;-)
I know exactely about never ending discusscions with people that don't wanna open their minds and try to understand...
Sometimes a shame really.But we know, the world needs more AIESEC :-)
give me your mailaddress please, would like to send you some docs but don't have yours - well, all my business cards were in the bag that got stolen.
drop me a line at gio_o@hotmail.com
hugs from your mentor ;-)
Follow your heart, chica :)
Hope to see you in Colombia next year!
MC Azerbaijan...we need int people...
My mom wasn't exactly thrilled when I first went to the US 3 weeks after 9-11 and all the war talk that was already going on then. She got used to the idea, after a while she came visit, now there is now discussion about me being here anymore. Granted, the US might not be as drastic a step from Germany as going to Colombia or the Middle East, but don't worry, parents will get used to the idea. I travelled to all these places and loved it, don't miss out on the experience! :-)
Your mom cares about you and your well being. never forget that.
I always thought that i would have a better time if my friends and family support what i do. that we kinda all go along with the experience. then i am sure that i made the right decision. and i wont be doubtful to ask for help when i need it, when it will be hard, expecting from them to say "i told you".
and having them "on the bus" with you gives flavor to the whole experience.
remember the conversation that we had about me and my dad when we were on the lake where the two churches are??? the one under water and the new one?
how helpful is parents moral support, even when you dont really need it. on the end of the day, you will do as your heart chooses.
the satisfaction is bigger. being proud of eachother!
take care
D.
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