Dalal Alokla

Culture class

Feb 7^th, 2013

MARDI GRAS

I often heard about Mardi Gras inside and outside of my classes, which influenced my curiosity to attend parades at least once. When my school organized a group meeting to enjoy the event, I had an opportunity to sign my name to the list. Unfortunately, I realized no one in my class would be there. I thought “What if I asked Jenna (my tutor)?”  When she agreed, I was happy. We met in school and caught a streetcar.

Arriving to the spot, I was so excited waiting for the first float. When they started throwing the beads, I became crazy! I didn’t expect that. Although my teachers and tutor helped me to catch my beads at the beginning since I was frightened if something could hit me, it did happen. The more floats came, the more I had less fear. I can’t forget Jenna’s advice, when she said “Dalal, focus on the eye contact.” I learned a lesson from her. Her advice was a key of the secret for successful communication.