The event was put on by a group of Americans in a nice hotel ballroom downtown.There were many tables full of Christmas decorations and other tables with gift ideas and arts and crafts. I got a few ornaments (and a cute arts and crafts project to make for Isaac for our tree... I'll post that later once it's finished!)
It was strange to be in a room with so many white (and a couple black!:) people at once...to blend in and (other than an occasional comment about my belly) go unnoticed was wonderful. There were many countries represented, but probably the majority of the women there were American. As I perused the tables my heart relished in the moments when I overheard things like, "Oh, I just luv' that!" or "This is just so purty!" spoken in deep Southern accents. The whole time walking between those crowded tables I heard "Excuse me" and "Oh, sorry...just comin' thru..." (Not that the culture is rude here, but it's not a necessity to squeeze by somebody and excuse yourself...it's just understood people gotta get by:) It's amazing the little things that can make you feel at home.
For a few hours, surrounded by all those Christmas items and "ordinary" faces speaking REAL English, it was like I had been transported home, even for just a little while!
4 comments:
How fun!!! A little "home sweet home" for the holidays! I can't wait to see the crafty thing for Isaac!!
completely understand. i totally miss the phrase "excuse me."
can't wait to see the thingy for isaac!
I'm with everyone else! I want to see the crafty thingy too :) Looks like fun!
I feel "closer" to home just looking at the pictures! Wow that must have been a real treat!
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