Last night we stopped by Khadir's friends Rinto's house, which he shares with his family including his kindly grandma. As we chatted, she was also hanging out watching TV and chewing betel nut, which is actually a combination of betel nut and chewing tobacco wrapped into a neat package of a sirih leaf. I knew that Indonesians liked to chew betel nut, but she explained to me that her mother taught her how to do it and it used to be mandatory for young women because of the benefits of keeping your teeth clean and strong, turning your lips an enchanting red, making your body feel refreshed and strengthening your aura.
I figured that my aura could use some strengthening, so I asked to try some and she made me a little bundle. I have to say that I enjoyed the taste and my teeth did indeed feel refreshed (and turn orange), but I don't think it will become a habit.
Here is me with this sweet sweet woman, first kneeling down so it appears that we are the same height, and then exhibiting our true height difference.
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