Wednesday, June 13, 2007

Some thoughts

Yes that's right. I'm in Africa so you might not think prom dresses when you first think of Africa. It's true that most Africans are very well dressed. Actually, it's very impressive how well dressed everyone is especially since handwash is the main method of cleaning here. So most professionals are dressed very well at all times. The only people that aren't really dressed very well are the OVCs (ophrans and vulnerable children) :( But regardless of what you think of when you think of African dress, prom dresses, might not be the image. But your image should change ;) See if salvation army can't sell something in the states it comes here. And so babies once worn christening, baptism, flower girl outfits come here. So it is very common to see toddlers in prom-looking dresses every day of the week here. It's so cute and hilarous. I truly think Africans would be shocked to see that US babies wear onesies most of the time if any at all. And that hardly any US babies wear taffieta at all times ;)

Other thoughts. I want a puppy. There are a ton in the village that people have. Have meaning they hit them with sticks mostly. But there is a very cute puppy that comes around our place from time to time. I want to adopt him. But everytime I try to pet him he runs away. I understand he thinks I'm hiding a stick. But I'm not. Man, he's real cute and it would definitly help pass the time and maybe keep some kids in prom dresses out of our yard if we had him ;) We'll see what happens.

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

Prom Dresses and Puppies. Hum. That is suprising. The Prom dresses that is, I would expect more traditional dress but not the prom stuff. The hearing you want to adopt the puppy doesn't surprise me at all. lol. Ah lala I love you. Stacy

Anonymous said...

That is hilarious! Well, I hope for your sake the puppy comes around again and again, regardless of the current prom dress situation! :D So funny! Love and hugs, Barret

Anonymous said...

Laura, Kristy Dog says to definitely go for the puppy. Comments on how to aproach one have been given in "The Little Prince". Love, Uncle Mike

Shanna said...

Can't wait to hear about your new puppy once you tame it, lol! You never woulda thunk it, but we just got a pitbull puppy (!) - she's nine months, very well trained, and very sweet.

On another note, one of my college professors (Karen Tranberg Hansen, she's Scandinavian) wrote a book called "Salaula: The World of Secondhand Clothing and Zambia." It doesn't sound like you have a whole lot of free time, but if you're interested (and haven't read it already), I'll send the book to you when I get enough money together to send you a package.

I can't believe that time has gone by so fast and you've been in Africa so long already...

Take care, and much love,
Shanna

Anonymous said...

Laura,

Leon said you updated your blog on July 4 th. I would like to read it. I understand you have a cat.
Hope you are happy and healthy.

Love always,

mom