1. How to do laundry by hand. So far I haven't had any stains that my Tide stain remover pen hasn't been able to get out, but knock on wood. (Seriously though I'm in love with my tide pen).
2. How to play cards with my brothers. These past two weeks have been dominated by playing cards with my brothers when I get home, their favorite game is called pick three. It's kinda similar to Uno, but there are a few more rules.
3. I know at least three ways to greet people and how to respond (if they use those three greetings). It's not a whole lot, but it makes people smile when I try.
4. I learned how to drink tea. My host family does not make the tea with milk like I previously explained, it's black tea. I drink it maybe four times a day, I think I'm going to miss that part of living at home. However, I'm seriously ready for American coffee...it's been 25 days.
5. I learned that it's okay to make an idiot out of yourself dancing with Ugandans. My brothers put on music and I tried, but I'm not a dancer at all. They enjoyed me trying I think. It was then my turn to teach them, so my brothers learned the "Cotton Eye Joe" last night and it was so fun to not be the one who can't dance (seriously though my brothers have moves.)
6. I've learned how to cross the street without getting hit by a boda.
7. I've learned to appreciate long walks from Mama's house early in the morning. The Ugandan sunrise is totally worth it.
8. I've learned a ton about African culture and clans. Apparently, my brother is from the royal clan.
9. I've learned to respond to Hannah, Anna, Anne and Nakato. Apparently Hannah is difficult. I've also learned to respond to Hannah Banana. I taught my mom that one on accident, I apologize to any other Hannah's who will live with my family in the future. However, I enjoy it as my mom uses it as a term of endearment.
8. I learned how to make mashed potatoes, greens, and ham the African way. Last night my brother wanted to try Dutch food. So we made "stamppot", so it's kinda African Dutch food.
Learning happens outside of college too 😀
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