Ayerim - CP6

MaSoe and I had a great conversation today. I mean it was mostly just getting to know each other and where we were both from. Something that was really interesting that I learned that day, was the in Burma there is not such thing as a family name. Everyone is given their own individual name with no last names. MaSoe who actually has four names shorten hers to SoeSoe, but she was telling me how most of her friends call her MaSoe which literally translates to Ms.Soe. I thought it was really cute and she said it was ok if I call her that. We also talked about what her day-to-day life was like Burma. MaSoe is very much a busy bee and is extremely active in her community. She volunteers for YMCA, does some work for the Islamic Church and also for her Buddhist Temple. Working with different religious organizations has opened her mind to different ideas, but holds true to her Buddhist believes as she accepts all religions and openly hangs out with people of all religions. This has caused some confusion for her in the community as some people are unsure what her religion may be. It was great conversation! I only wish I would have met her earlier so could have spent more time together.