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Well, about to be the home team. Thursday's trip went much smoother. I walked in and threw my paperwork down and was helped almost immediately. As I struggled through the conversation in Turkish, a man standing next to me offered to translate for me. When I told him I had a biology degree, his face lit up, as he was a micro-biology professor at the local university. I couldn't understand everything he said to the man behind the counter, but it definitely sounded like he was pleading my case for me. It was great. God provided. I was only in there for a little over an hour, paid my dues, and was told to come back next Thursday to pick it up. So maybe this time next week, I'll be set for the next two years.
The other major news from this first part of the weekend is that I went to a coffee house thing that some people put on here in town for Turks wanting to practice their English. I walked in to the room and there were maybe 7 or 8 Turks scattered around with the 5 or 6 Americans I knew there. I gave out a "Good Evening" in Turkish and found me a seat. Later, one of the Turks was talking to me and told me that when I walked in, he thought I was a Turk. He said I looked just like the typical Turkish university student and when I greeted them in Turkish, he just knew for sure I was a Turk. I almost hugged the guy, which would've been quite culturally inappropriate. It was the best compliment I have received since I've been here.
Oh, and the Tigers play in about 7 hours. We will win tonight dang it. I refuse to lose to Chuck Amato. Go Tigers!!!
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That's great! Good to know something in the "just" category finally worked out.
We've gotten asked twice by our neighbors if we were Muslim. They look confused when we say no. Then I get "You from Pakistan?"... It IS great for them to think we're (semi) one of them. But here, it's appropriate to hug (just the girls of course:)
Oh, and our Dolphins finally won one. It may be a crappy season, but they beat the undefeated Bears. And any win feels good. amen?
I could not believe your Dolphins beat the Bears! I am not really a big NFL fan overall, but I like the Bears style. My dad's a huge Dolphins fan too, so I'm sure he's just tickled pink.
And, as sad as it is to say, yes any win would feel good at this point. Three weeks ago Clemson blew out Georgia Tech on ESPN and was ranked #10 in the nation. We've lost our last two. If we don't win tonight, I'm going to need member care!
hiLARious! And yes, pink probably is a color associated with Dolfans everywhere this season.
Hey, congrats on getting the residence permit, and for looking like a Turk!
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