Whew....I arrived in Bangladesh safe and sound yesterday. It was probably the most interesting trip I've had so far. During the journey, my grandmother and I talked about the independence of India....she told me her memories. We talked about the assassinations of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and of Gandhi. She told me in Calcutta, on the day that Gandhi was killed, there were massive protests throughout the streets of people marching and saying that Gandhi's memory would never die.
I had an interesting conversation from London to Dubai with the guy sitting next to me....he was from South Africa, and we started talking about being Muslim in Johannesburg vs. in rural America. It was definitely very intriguing to compare.
I arrived yesterday, amidst a whirlwind of calls from relatives. I've been trying to get over my jet lag, and I've given myself a few days....I start work on the 15th. I am looking forward, and things have gone well so far. The task for today: get a mobile phone.
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Shefa- you are so inspiring! i am so happy that you are pursuing your dreams and having such meaningful experiences. -Allison
Glad to hear you got to Bangladesh safely.
I'll read your amazing words frequently and see what you've been up to.
Best of luck :)
-Alif
Shefa!
I hope all is going well. I plan to check on this often and see what wonderful things you are doing over there! Take care girl!
Hello Shefa?
How are you? are you still single? would you please marry someone smart now? contact me? arefinj@gmail.com
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