Pretty much identical wouldn't you say?
Today, I decided to take a walk into town. It was quite nice to be on foot rather than wheel.
As I was walking close to my house, I walked past this guy and greeted him with a "Shop, shop" (Chichewa for: "Sup?"). He kinda looked at me and smiled real big. He said, "You know Chichewa?" in an I'm impressed but a little shocked voice.
I responded, "Ehh... pong'ono" (yeah... a little).
So, we had a little conversation in Chichewa... and when we ran out of things to say in Chichewa, we switched back to English. He started telling me that he just got a job teaching French at the primary school next door to my house. He just graduated University, but jobs are hard to come by.
Then he asked me if I was from America (I guess it just must be obvious or something).
He said, "Do you know a Christian band there... the David Crowder Band?" (said in a Malawian English accent... my favorite of the accents).
I kinda chuckled and was like, "Uhh... yeah. They're awesome! In fact, they are from the same part of the States as me..."
Then he said, "I've seen you around for a while, and I always think to myself that that guy looks just like David Crowder."
Maybe it's because I'm white. Maybe it's the way I dress. It could be the goatee/soul patch resemblance. I pray that it's not because of my hair!
Nonetheless... I was thrilled to be considered in the same realm as Mr. Crowder himself!
I will smile for the rest of the day now. :)
