We're in waiting mode again. Now we're waiting for the USCIS to receive and process our fingerprints. Our wonderful advocates from the senators' offices have already contacted the USCIS to follow up on this. Thanks, Charles and Jennifer!
I thougth I'd share a little about entertainment here. It's quite different from the US. The main sources of fun for the people of Bangladesh are shopping, visiting, and watching t.v.
Probably the favorite pasttime is visiting. Most people live in apartment buildings, so you have easy access to visitors. Every home has a formal living room for entertaining guests. Whenever guests come, the servants turn on the fans or air conditioning units in the living room and prepare snacks. Typically guests have tea and sweets. You always accept something to eat or drink. Then you sit and talk with each other. If guests arrive during a mealtime, they are invited to join you. The servants always are ready to make more food. Guests rarely call in advance. When the doorbell rings, you never know who it might be.
Shopping is very popular as well. There are malls and markets. The women enjoy fashion. The downside to shopping is the traffic. Plus, you're exposed to noise, pollution, and chaos. In the shopping malls, you must go through a security check like at the airport.
People also enjoy watching t.v. Popular shows include Indian soap operas, Indian Idol (yes, a take off on our show), Indian dance shows, Indian movies, CNN, and cricket matches.
Nadeem and I have purchased some games to play with Hasan's family. One game is called Ludo (loo doo). Nadeem remembers it from his childhood. It's a board game a little like Sorry. We also bought an English version of Monopoly.
Right now my favorite activity of the day is going to sleep! Kalina is finally resting, so I'm going to bed, too! Thanks for reading our blog and praying for us!
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