I decided to call this blog "Daily Muraho." Muraho means hello in Kinyarwanda, the local language of Rwanda. So many people wanted me to start this blog so that they could keep track of me, know what I am doing, know that I am alive and haven't been swallowed by the "Dark Continent." So really, its like a daily virtual hello to my friends and family... and I get the benefit of only having to write it once (not a bunch of times in different ways to different people).
I think muraho sets the right tone for this blog. When I was in Rwanda in May, I learned that muraho means a little more than just hello. It means "Welcome. I am happy to see you." And it is always offered with a smile.
So therefore... Hello! Welcome! I am happy to see you here! And know that I am smiling at you whenever you come for a visit.
P.S. Comments are greatly appreciated so that I can keep track of you too!
12 comments:
Candice, can't wait to read your updates
and pls...spend more time there, and NEVER try to leave before I come visit you!!!
take care =)
Carman
Great idea of writing a blog, hope you will stick to it almost every day;-) Don't leave us too long without news!
Olianka
What a wonderful word you pick up !
I like the choice *Muraho.
I am sure you are doing well there with great passion and warm heart as always...
See you and keep in touch !
From Tokyo,
Sonny Kim
Hi, Candice !
What a wondeful choice of your home-blog the nice word 'Muraho'
I am sure you are doing well and you will spread the happiness and warm heart there as well ;-)
See you!
From Tokyo,
Sonny Kim
A fine start to your blog indeed. Hope to also see some prity pictures.
best wishes,
Jimmy Chow
Thanks Carman! Can't wait to see you in Africa!
You will need to set up an RSS feed so I can get your updates along side my nytimes, wall street journal and chronicle.
Seriously though, please passionately pursue you life purpose... oh and be safe.
Love,
BB
ohh... isn't your location now Kigali? Check your profile.
Hi Candice, so you left ING too?!! Are you going to work with microfinance?
It probably will all become clear on your blog
good luck!
Kim, the netherlands
I'm SO glad you started this blog. I will enjoy keeping track of you and your exciting new business venture.
Thinking of you.
xx
Safe and happy travels, Candice! I'm looking forward to reading more about your work and adventures. Take good care, xo
Christine
Hi Candice,
Love your blog. Happy trails to you. Love you Diane
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