I had a new go to catch phrase this morning, "Yems" short for "Yemen" curtesy of my beloved roommate Kate Marvel. An example being "How's Yems treating you?" or "Oh Yems! You are wild!" It tickled me so much that I even went so far as to try it out in class today.
Student- says something earnest but both nonsensical and inconsequential
My reply- "No no no! Of course not! Maybe in Yems...."
Alas it seems to lack the staying power I suspected it might possess... my class just stared at me in open-mouthed confusion and everyone else just ignored it without skipping a beat. What's that silly American talking about now?
About Me
- ME
- 23 and on the move... to Yemen! After years of talking about it I have finally decided to make a bold and audacious move, I'm moving to the Middle East! Although quite ill-prepared I know this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and simply could not be missed. So for one year I will attempt to immerse myself in an entirely foreign culture and way of life. I hope to learn the language and gain invaluable insight and experience into Muslim culture. What an adventure this shall be! This blog chronicles my exploits, absurdities, and adventures during my Year-long Yemeni Adventure.
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