Graduation and Celebrations in Ijevan July 2019
Disclaimer: Before I write this story dear reader, I must write an important disclaimer. The story will include my getting sunburned and dehydrated. When my dear friend Narine, who sent me on this latest adventure, saw my sunburned face the next day she was upset and felt it was her fault. She and Erine, the two young women who arranged for me to attend, hold no responsibility for my stupidity. I am, unfortunately, not blessed with beautiful Armenian skin or even the olive tones of my own brother and sister. I have always been the fair-skinned pasty-faced member of the family who gets redder while everyone else turns a beautiful tan. My siblings told me it was proof that I was adopted. So, Narine and Erine, my redness was my fault alone and thank you for having me in attendance. On Tuesday, Narine asked me if I would be interested in attending the graduation event at Yerevan State University- Ijevan branch. It was where I had given three classes, and they were invit