I am a Diva- that's what it says on my bank card
Yesterday was THE day. I left work at lunch and declared to my colleagues "today WILL be the day that I get a bank account". They laughed. When I arrived at the bank I gave the accounts manager the following documentation:
- Photocopy of Passport
- Photocopy of Birth Certificate
- Diplomatic ID
- Alberta Driver's License
- Bank Statement from Canada
- Tenancy Agreement
- Letter from Director at work
- Personal Account Form
I figured I had all my bases covered. And... Yes... I DID!!! I couldn't believe it!!! He said they would call me today with my account number and then within one week I would be receiving my new bank card. So now here comes the interesting part about the bank card. They have a new "women's" card called "the DIVA card". So yes I am now a card carrying/holding diva.
Yesterday made me realize that it is the small triumphs here that can make your day.
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Last night I went out with some friends to see the movie "Lumumba". It was a movie about the former Prime Minister of the Congo, Lumumba. It was quite a good film- held at the Alliance Franchaise- and was free. Like so many political stories in Africa it just reinforces the belief that colonization destroyed many African countries. Their plight to gain independence and overcome a colonized society was extremely difficult- full of violence and destruction.
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This weekend is a long weekend and I am going camping by Lake Nakuru. I am not sure what to expect really- animals? water? fenced in campsites? I am going with 2 other friends and we are camping for one night. Will definetly have some news and pictures to report on Monday morning!
posted by Amanda at
11:05 AM
3 Comments:
I had a similar experience in Bolivia with opening a bank account. The final stage was to verify my address. They actually sent someone out(various times) to knock on my door and see if I did, indeed, live there. Because I wasn’t home, they blocked my account. They also wouldn’t tell me when they would visit my house, because then I could cheat if it weren’t actually my house, and show up at the determined hour. So this went on for about a month and every time I wanted to take money out, I would have to argue – in Spanish! – and demand to speak to the supervisor etc. etc.
It's funny now, but wasn't then :o)
~Amanda
8:20 PM
Life is filled with adventure and you are certainly living one right now.
5:19 PM
Hi Madame Diva, I am really so impressed to know a real live diva!!! We love hearing about your life on the dark continent. How I miss those days. We have had a terrific time with your Mom and Dad. Lots of golf and lots of talk and lots of laughs!
Keep up the good work there and stay safe. Much love, Lin and ED
5:34 PM
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