So, I’m sure that back in the states there’s a lot of hype about Barak becoming our next president. And sadly we’re missing out on that, right? (lol) Wrong. Kenya is SUPER excited about the election results.
Wednesday morning (Tuesday night your time), I went to Karen with a friend of mine for her daughter’s 2 month check-up, and the first thing I heard in the doctor’s office was, “Did you hear that we have a kenyan running America?” (a guy who was delivering some stuff said to the receptionist). LOL. Interesting.
Then, at the post office, guys were yelling, “Obama!” everytime a new person walked up. Lots of people had Barak t-shirts on, and the newspaper stands were advertising their papers with, “Learn about Our Son’s victory in America.” Oh dear.
BUT, I shouldn’t complain, because today is a public holiday due to Barak’s victory! The President made the announcement yesterday. No school today (Thursday). Thank you America for the day off of classes. Jake is enjoying this day with some extra study time (and family time, of course).
So, just thought you’d enjoy that little bit of information.
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ohhh goodness. gotta love those africans!! they think they're representin huh?
but what I want to know is why WE don't get a holiday...
Oh, wow. This is just bizarre...I've never seen anything like it.
Hope all is well with 'ya!
Yeah, I heard about that on NPR. Apparently the village his father's from is even more ridiculously excited. Hopefully, Obama fulfills even 1/10th of the hope they have for what he'll do for Africa in general and Kenya in particular.
i just got an email from wambu...i should forward it to you guys because it just goes to show how much i love kenyans! they crack me up!
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