Note the sound system in the background--the national anthem played shortly after. Also the flower arrangements are red, white and blue (this was no accident). I felt a little funny at this event. First of all, I was very much under dressed--most everyone was in suits or the traditional Malawian garb. I, however, opted for slightly different attire with a sweater that my friend Kathleen once observed "looks like my grandma knit." Here's what I looked like:
I think the best part of the entire event was what I took home:
If you can't tell, that's 2 American paper napkins (one festive, the other official), an American flag pencil (for all of my pencil needs), and a pin depicting the unity of Malawi and America.Anyway, I was a little under dressed, but I think all in all I carried myself well. I can't wait for Labor day.
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We can't wait to swim in
Lake Schistosomiasis!!! Dad and ESM
btw, what's the flight time from NYC to malawi??
Man, first you got that kick ass DOE coffee mug and now the Malawi-US flags pin. Your job has totally rad side-benefits.
Doing the international fashion scene proud, Hugheser! Atta girl.
WELL. i went to your myspace page to tell you i missed you and to ask about what must be a really challenging, lonely process of adjustment because I hadn't seen you around on the internets... and there on myspace i found this link. i am clearly the last one to the party.
you are making yourself at home in classic Hughes style. I wish i could be there. loving you much.
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