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The Big Irony
Posted on June 29th, 2005 No commentsMy roommate just got a bunch of money stolen from her room. I think it was my host mom who stole it. The same host mom who tells me how all “African” blacks are liars, cheats and theives and how the coloureds are so much more proper (the term coloureds refer to mulattoes, allowed to get an education and more upwardly mobile under the apartheid regime).
How ironic.
Anyway, sucks for Anna but she is taking it as just a lesson for herself. I guess it just shows me once again the light and dark shades of Africa. Its about halfway through my trip and the time really has passed very quickly. Hopefully I will be able to relax the rest of the way through and distance myself from the students in the group a bit (too much drama).
One response to “The Big Irony”
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Katherine Kuo July 4th, 2005 at 05:46
Hey Eugene,
Sounds like a bit of a rough spot with the money and not being to hand out with your friends, but I know you are doing great service and no matter what happens, you and your group will be remembered for your caring and giving spirits. You are all making a big difference in the community and the community is affecting you–may not all be positive all the time, but like you said, it’s a learning experience. As long as you guys keep safe and healthy, the positive experiences will overpower the negative ones. Good luck and I hope you have a safe trip home. SF misses you too!
Katherine
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