Rochelle,
It seems like it was just yesterday when I was saluting your
future international endeavors in the post, “Worldly Woman,” (http://word2themasses.blogspot.ae/2011/06/worldly-woman.html).
I’ll admit, I was a bit reserved at first, but eventually I
became so inspired by your 2-year journey to Kenya that I started speaking
words in my Swahili phrase book on the regular. Hujambo? (How are you?), Habari
(Hello), Asante (Thank You), Karibu (Welcome), and Ndiyo (yes).
Learning and speaking the basics of this
royal language helped me to feel closer to your royal journey. I will forever be in debt to you for that.
So here we stand at another international bypass. This time your royal journey takes you to
Dubai. I can’t say that I know a lot
about Dubai – other than what I’ve seen or read through the American media
feeds. Between you and me, we both know
I’m going to receive a first hand education on the culture of your upcoming
worksite. Right?
Here’s what I do know, Rochelle: Dubai is another adventure
to the east of our ocean where you’ll be leaving familiar time zones far
behind. It’s another cultural landscape
awaiting your presence, because a Queen who is about her business is an
international commodity. It’s another
reason for me to hold you in such high regard, Boss Lady. Ya heard?
Your work ethic is nothing less than contagious. You’ve given me so much to strive for,
Rochelle. I can only hope that the
fruits of my labor will eventually reach a plateau to where you will be as
proud of me as I am of you. Your royal approval
means everything to me, Queen.
I’m not writing this to embarrass you. As your friend, I have the right to take
pride in knowing you. It’s an honor to
be a part of your world, Ma.
Congratulations! The world is a
much better place with you in it, Rochelle.
Word is bond!
You can follow Rochelle's journey at http://dellaonassignmentindubai.blogspot.com
Friend 4 Life,
Lump
NP. 4Life
Copyright © 2014 Leroy Elwood Mann
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