As time passes, we may not see each other often, but our friendship has remained after so many years. We didn't know that senior year in high school, that we would be heading to "UZoo" as they called it. Our parents were scared shitless, because of course they are Cape Verdean parents and they never want to let go of their "babies".
I remember my father being so happy when he found out that Eduarda, my friend since kindergarten was going to be joining me at UMass Amherst. We had been separated only by four years as she went to Southeastern and I went to Brockton High. Their joy was escalated and their fear a little more at ease, when they found out that Rute, was going too, because they didn't know Rute, but they sure knew her parents. We all end up having a connection one way or another. Deise was with me throughout high school and we met Jackie during our later years in high school.
The interesting thing is, none of us sat down to discuss our decisions about college life. I remember, I chose UMass Amherst, not realizing where it was, just knowing it was a good transition to Medical School compared to the expensive Boston University. I didn't realize it was a big school out in western Massachusetts, basically out in the country side, lol. I didn't speak to anyone about my college decisions. My guidance counselor was of no help, and I didn't speak to my parents about it, as their knowledge about higher education was limited. You should have seen my father as we drove out to UMass freshman year from Brockton. He was proud that I was off to college, but wondering where in the world this school was and why in the world I had chosen a school so far away (it was only two hours, but to them, it probably felt as though I was off to Cape Verde).
During orientation, Deise had met Gena, and thus that first semester Freshman year, was the beginning of a journey that has lasted until now. We are still friends today and despite some of us not seeing each other in years, when we come together it's as if time has not passed. There's one picture that I'm looking for that would sum all of this up, but until I find it, enjoy this one.
My songs for this week are
Juka - Mamary
Djedje - Ka Bu Kunfia
Oliver N'Goma - Bane i picked this one, because last week I had already added Oliver N'Goma - Nge which was one of Eduarda's favorites in college.
Suzanna - Fofo (Rute's memorable song)
Suzanna - Woman in Love (A song we heard over and over and over again in JQA Room 1118)
To all the memories.
I remember my father being so happy when he found out that Eduarda, my friend since kindergarten was going to be joining me at UMass Amherst. We had been separated only by four years as she went to Southeastern and I went to Brockton High. Their joy was escalated and their fear a little more at ease, when they found out that Rute, was going too, because they didn't know Rute, but they sure knew her parents. We all end up having a connection one way or another. Deise was with me throughout high school and we met Jackie during our later years in high school.
The interesting thing is, none of us sat down to discuss our decisions about college life. I remember, I chose UMass Amherst, not realizing where it was, just knowing it was a good transition to Medical School compared to the expensive Boston University. I didn't realize it was a big school out in western Massachusetts, basically out in the country side, lol. I didn't speak to anyone about my college decisions. My guidance counselor was of no help, and I didn't speak to my parents about it, as their knowledge about higher education was limited. You should have seen my father as we drove out to UMass freshman year from Brockton. He was proud that I was off to college, but wondering where in the world this school was and why in the world I had chosen a school so far away (it was only two hours, but to them, it probably felt as though I was off to Cape Verde).
During orientation, Deise had met Gena, and thus that first semester Freshman year, was the beginning of a journey that has lasted until now. We are still friends today and despite some of us not seeing each other in years, when we come together it's as if time has not passed. There's one picture that I'm looking for that would sum all of this up, but until I find it, enjoy this one.
My songs for this week are
Juka - Mamary
Djedje - Ka Bu Kunfia
Oliver N'Goma - Bane i picked this one, because last week I had already added Oliver N'Goma - Nge which was one of Eduarda's favorites in college.
Suzanna - Fofo (Rute's memorable song)
Suzanna - Woman in Love (A song we heard over and over and over again in JQA Room 1118)
To all the memories.
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