Africa, the music the people, the way of live. You can walk
down the street and everyone will say hi. Not because they know you just because they see you. I was embraced by the community
when I met a wonderful man from Sudan. I was not very familiar with the culture but I was very interested. He accepted me
for who I was and taught me all about his country. Soon I because friends with many Sudanese. Everyone had a different story
about their experiences in Canada and being a refugee. I learnt a about their escape to freedom. I have met some
wonderful that have gone through some horrible things. War, famine, isolation, displacement, loss of complete families. One
of my friends, who was a army commander, walked across the desert for days after his troop was killed in a car bomb attack.
He showed me the scars on his feet from the rocks. It amazed me that after everything that most of my friends went through
they still were very appreciative of everything.
Africans are such happy people who would do anything
to help you out. I have never seen such generosity in my life! I guess that is why I started volunteering. I wanted
to give back to the African community what they have given me. I was amazed that they never judged me for being different,
or even for being sick. I feel that the African community is the most unselfish one I have met. It also amazes me that they
are not bitter for what has happened in their life. Most are just trying to save their families. They work 3 jobs just
to save some money to bring another family member (or even a wife) over. Some just really with that they could
go home. Africans are also VERY spiritual people. They love God and are not afraid to speak candidly about their faith
without being critical of others. I am going to a Nigerian church this weekend for the first time. I've heard that it is a
truly a Godly experience.
Now about the men. Why oh why do I date the African men. Well
I can only really speak for my current love ( who I have been with for 3 years). I just loved being surrounded by the
culture and love of the people. So I guess this was one was to continue that feeling :). I also love the way African
men treat their women like queens. The men are also Very well spoken and hard working. Always planning something to better
themselves. African men are very family orientated and want to insure that their woman and children are always taken care
of. emotionally and Financially. They believe in Education. that is the most important thing. To better yourself so that you
can better others. It's wonderful. There are some set back though. Being a Canadian woman I have a hard time going extended
periods without seeing my love. But, as I found out, this is common in the African community. African women trust their men
enough to let them go away for long periods for they know that they will come back. I'm learning to deal with that.
there is also a trust issue with some West Africans. One of my friends explained to me that it is very hard for a man to open
up to anyone. HE constantly feels like someone is after him. East Africans though are very emotional and Open people.
Well, those are my reasons for loving the culture and men.
Stay tuned! I will be explaining my love for the food and music...
