June 5, 2018
The Story of My Meeting W A Cancer Curing Scientist
Eeeek! I have a story for you! I debated shoving this story into my Washington DC post but thought it was too special for that. Things like this story stand out to me, give me good feelings inside & inspire me. They pull my mind away from nonsense. SO, I wanted to give it it’s own space.
Wafiq & I debated going to Washington DC while we were visiting Charlottesville VA because we knew it would have to be a super short trip, & wondered if the drive was worth it. Once Wafiq’s family found out the option of D.C. was on the table, they pushed for it; one of his Aunt’s was also in D.C. at the time – we thought it was a good idea to all meet up. (This is life when you don’t live near family, you have to make it work wherever/whenever!)
We met up with his aunt, Hala the first day, right after checking into the hotel. Now let me tell you my condition, I just came from Charlottesville where I was in an extravagant wedding that truly exhausted me. Not just the day, but the extravagance of everything too. You can’t help but be a part of such a huge experience & eventually start comparing yourself… right? I also had allergy frustrations come up, new people, grand things & overall… A LOT.
We met Hala at the tiny cafe inside the entrance of Nordstrom’s & found a little table outside, in the mall. Wafiq’s aunt is TINY. (PS. there’s nothing like meeting Arab girls that makes you realize you could shed a few LBS. lol! They’re so small!) Back on track, she was the tiniest little lady.
Also, let me tell you. Meeting any “mom figure” Arab woman is always a gamble in my mind. Sometimes they’re extremely kind to me, I’ve had unkind experiences as well. Some are traditional, some judgemental, some curious, some opinionated – so I was hesitant to see how our meeting was going to go.
We started talking, she asked about my allergies right away, making sure I was ok. After that quick conversation Wafiq threw in how smart his Aunt was, almost teasing – but if you know me, I had to get in there. Smart people? I love. Doesn’t matter what kind of smart. I’m into it.