“Time is relative here, and everything is mish moshkila (no problem). At home, I am constantly on time, if not early and hate when I’m late. But here, I don’t mind it. Because no one else does either. In some ways it makes it hard to take things seriously, but I think its a good thing to do this sometimes. Life shouldn’t always be about sticking to the rules, or the plan. Things happen, and Arab culture is so much more forgiving when life gets in the way. I am grateful that I am learning how to let the little things go…little by little.” Read more on Tasha’s blog, as she participates on the CIEE Jordan Language and Culture program: tashafitts.tumblr.com
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Elizabeth’s blog: Amman, Jordan
Take a look at Elizabeth’s adventures & observations of her experience with CIEE in Amman on her blog www.womanoffthemap.wordpress.com.
“Traffic is crazy and there are no rules. You probably should not drive here. People honk about everything- they use their horns to say, ‘I’m going,’ ‘You go,’ ‘You idiot,’ ‘The light is green,’ because they are mad, because they can, just because. Most of them realize how ridiculous the cacophony of noise is and take joy in contributing. This begs the question: if Mohammed’s horn is louder, but Achmed holds his down longer, who wins? (The jury is still out)”
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