EthiopianAmericanGirl

Grandparents in Town (or in the Country)

January 15, 2012

Grandparents in Town for the Month My grandparents never came in town to visit just for the weekend. A visit from Ethiopia is not just a weekend thing. It lasts atleast a month. My grandparents used to visit for about 2-3 months at a time, pretty much until my grandfather said he was sick of … More Grandparents in Town (or in the Country)

My Ethiopian identity crisis

January 10, 2012

I am an Ethiopian American. What does that even mean? Ethiopia is in Africa, why not call myself African American; or why not simply call myself an African; or why not just call myself Ethiopian. Well that’s because all those other titles only describe part of who I am. Ethiopian American describes a person whose … More My Ethiopian identity crisis

EthiopianAmericanGirl

The chronicles of Ethiopian American life, outlooks and experiences.