everybody in the clubs gettin chips

driving in the car today.... my cousin brought so much laughter to my heart... there was this hip-hop song playing (it was horrible im just going to say that here and not bash anyones musical taste out loud) and the line is "everyone in the clubs gettin tipsy" but its not exactly pronunciated that well...so add the language barrier:

"what....i dont get it, everyone is getting chips??"
"noooo...its tipsy"
"tipsy??"
"drinking too much"
"oh.......*confused face*

she grew up in micronesia (yea...micro what? i know what your thinking) and went to high school in, of all places, las vegas. so she has been fully exposed to "american" culture ..... pop. culture at least.

anyway...she is now rooming at my house and i have been her personal taxi service since she hasn't ever learned to drive..... there have been many moments similar to the one above (awkward silences when trying to communicate....etc) and i do confess i felt very burdened lately having to basically hold her hand through most things....

but this afternoon that moment in the car made something click in my brain..... i should just seize this as an opporunity to be a light to her and to get to know my family better

*2 other events today that go along with this.....

1. i took her out to the middle school parking lot to let her drive around...its hard to teach someone how to drive....really trying to explain acceleration, coming to a complete stop, and the rules of the center "left turn" lane..... good times

2. having my uncle and aunt (my cousins parents) experience taco bell for the first time..... and trying to explain what the hot sauce packets were ... "its like ketchup..... only its really spicy...you put it on the tacos"

there can only be more to come i guess..... god has a great sense of humor sometimes