progress follows white people, because white people follow progress

[burkinabe]

Burkina is a small country, only about the size of Colorado, and when you are here, you feel it, the whole world and all its opportunities confined to the size of Colorado. There is a small window of opportunity to both get educated and then seek out one of the few salaried jobs in the country. Private industry largely doesnt exist here, there is

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[mariahzeb]

Thank you for sharing all your thoughts about the things you've been experiencing. You've made some very profound and sobering observations and I really feel that I have learned something by reading them. You've added some perspective to my new year. Thanks, Joelle.

[burkinabe]

Hey Mariah, I meant to respond to your other comment but wasnt quite sure what to say. Ive changed a lot in the last 5 months. But even before that I havent been hooked on fancy hotels for a while. I cant really remember being that way is the problem. Im still not a camper, I only live the way I do because it is necessary. If you are not willing to give up electricity, you are not ready to have this experience. Anyway, I very much hope you had a good new year and take care of yourself. Say hi to your family for me please.

Joelle

[mariahzeb]

Joelle,
I just want you to know that I never meant my comment in a bad way. More like, it's amazing how much we've changed since we were kids. And we used to be so close - spending summers together and sending letters every week - and now I hardly know the amazing person you've become. But I'll keep reading in hopes of finding out more. Anyhow, Uncle Ernie is here for the holidays. I will tell them all you say hello.
Much love,
~Mariah~

[burkinabe]

I wanted to say Happy Birthday before I forget. I dont have enough credit left to log back into my email account. happy 23!