Rawan-CP-Week 2

My second conversation with my Turkish CP was fruitful for her. Turns out, she used to be in a play and enjoys acting. When you look at her, you wouldn't guess! But who's judging a book by its cover?!? I encouraged her to tell me about the play she was in. It was difficult for her to go there, and there was a moment where she paused and said, "let's talk about it another time." And I told her that we could, but that I think it would be beneficial to continue the story. Talking about the play is similar to explaining last week's activities. So....she continued, struggling all the while.

I encouraged her to talk to people in the lounge. She confessed to starting a conversation with a girl on a bus. I thought it was great! She is not confident in her English, and prefers speaking with Turkish friends, but that's what I'm here for. I told her, "One day you'll be fluent like me," and she was beside herself. She put her hand to her chest and exclaimed, "What? You think?"

Boy do I take my English for granted.

I have to admit, I was tired at tea-time. I still mustered enough energy to speak with her for an hour. For her, it seems to be a very intense experience. She puts her hands to her temple a lot. I'm guessing she goes home afterwards and naps. Wish I could! Who would have known: CP work is.....work.