A Minority is what I am living in Indonesia. When I go for a walk, go to town, go anywhere, I'm always, and I mean ALWAYS being watched, pointed at, and I know (I'm not just paronoid) but talked about. At first I just smiled said, hullo. Then I just hid behind my kids. (so to speak, Having them say hi.)
Now, I'm just getting annoyed. Is it right? No! But it's true. I want to yell, "Leave me alone!!"
Yet I know, that this will continue to happen the entire time I live in Indonesia.
But it makes me wonder. Did I do this while living in America? Did I stare at people who were different, making them uncomfortable? I truly hope not.
So next time you are out and see somebody different, instead of just looking at them, say something to them. Try and Brighten their day.
1 comments:
I hear yah, that was 'one thing' that I never really got 'use to' was feeling like a 'movie star'! And you really are over there! Just just remember that you are beautiful, awesome, famous, have been in all the movies and yet have no body guards from the paparazzi!
O.K. so that might not be true! But it sure feels that way! LOL
Take one day at a time and use the Indo that you'll be learning. In school they told us 'learn a little and use it a lot'. And that really is the BEST advice! Do it!!!
As you learn to talk and meet people you'll make there day by being able to 'hang' and talk with them. And that'll make you feel a little better with being outside and then some day you'll share Christ and it'll all be worth it!
Right!?!
Hang in there,
Hope to see you soon'ish!
Love,
Kane's
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