In other news: The physics class I'm taking with Baba does count towards my degree, I am no longer auditing. I did have a small dust up with one of my classmates. The idiot thought because sometimes I use sign, I'm deaf. He had a rude awakening. He was having a conversation behind my back about the "kept boy." I've told you before that Jordanians are polite to a fault. This is still true, the student in question was from France. The best part was I did not have to say a single word in my defense, Baba's TA heard his comment and corrected him. Most of the class are treating him like a pariah. Baba praised me for not coming down to his level.
Our wedding plans have changed, along with the commencement activities. It looks like I will be a "Disney Princess." It seems the Disney cast has done several hybrid ceremonies including same-sex marriages between cultures. Stacy had checked into it on a whim. Knowing how Stacey likes to bargain, I have no doubt she negotiated a lower rate since we will be booking 8 cabins for 7 days. Need to thank Brad and J for their input. Brad for telling me to chill and be happy. J the dispatcher for the idea of the Tree-houses.When I balked about the expense to Mama, I was told that wasn't my concern. My job was to be happy and in love "Let the men worry about the how." I think she forgot I too am a boy. - I thought about asking David to come along as one of my groomsmen/bridesmaids/whatever. That would be kind of weird though, considering he used to be Zahir's boy when we met. Add to that Baba and Mama did NOT approve of him.
That is so awesome about the Disney princess wedding. I am jealous. A wanted us to do something big but it was too much for me to think about. He says in the future we can plan something big for anniversary or something. You have a lot of big things going on! I don't know how you handle it all, but it sounds amazing.
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Baba and Zahir knew I needed to focus on my studies so the decided my interneship would be put on hold till I graduate. Baba said I had too much weight on my young back.
I have to use the housekeeper to care for the home more than I'd like. When managing the home is too much, I have Mama across the way to help me. NOT to do for me, but to help me.
I have Baba and all the sons helping me understand my various studies when I need help. I have Stacy and Mohsen working the details for our wedding celebration.
For the first time in my life I have a network of people who care for me. Simply put, I am loved and so very happy. All of which add up to, what trade offs.
Zahir tells me I shouldn't think of the people in our life as crutches. They are there to share our journey and make it easier. He reminded me of how I helped Baba after his heart attack. He said something like, "You became the good youngest son. They saw how you worked til early in the morning on your studies so you could focus on helping him through the day."
My day's class work is done and I am curled up with my head in Zahir's lap writing this. He and his brothers are watching football together. Al-Najma vs Al-Jazeera (Jordan). Score is all tied and I am learning some "colorful" language.
It is so weird sitting in the lecture hall during the day. It sucks at times being the youngest person in class, but I am starting to get the hang of it. I have even made a couple friends. Baba or his TA watch them like hawks when I am with them on breaks. Their protectiveness (occasionally over protectiveness) has NOT gone unnoticed. (Z smiled reading that)
How are you adapting to on-line school?
Trying MeWe. Zahir says I need an outlet...
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