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The journey of a poor girl

Life as I know it has been hard since I was born but I strive everyday just to make do with what I have. Being born a Christian, I have a lot of responsibilities and having a big family is another bridge to cross. My name is Sarah and I'm going to tell you my story of how I grew up in the slums of Hararr

Shelly_Pasimupindu · Teen
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Getting a new friend

On Monday, I was woken up by the maid. I went to shower and when I came back my uniforms were ironed and put on top of my already made bed. I just stood there because I was used to doing things on my own but for a change I did not have to do anything so I was happy.

I changed it my uniform and went to the kitchen to eat my breakfast. My schoolbag was already packed and waiting for me. I opened it and saw that there was a lunchbox, a banana, an orange, a bag of chips, an orange juice and all my books were packed.

My cousin grabbed me and we went out the door and into the car. We first went to drop her off and she was given her taxi fare.

When we got to my school, my uncle gave me a two dollar bill and told me that going home cost fifty cents, so if I wanted to save my own money I could start there.

Getting in class, I did all my morning work first and then went to greet my friend. We talked about what happened on the weekend and how was it living in a new home.

At break time, a girl came to me when I was sitting with Ruth eating our lunch,

"You are Shelly right, I'm Yvonne. I live in Glenwood and I just heard you started living there too. There is no one else who lives there except you and me, so ca we be friends and travel together everyday?"

" Yeah sure, why not. Nice to meet you. Come get me when it's time to go home. My uncle just showed me where to take taxis but I don't think I still remember. "

" OK see you then. I'm goung to my friends. "

I was so happy that atleast I got someone to talk to when I'm going home and I knew her since we were in the same class. She was a chatter box and a joyful person to be around with.

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