I Bought An Abaya

Last updated on: May 21, 2011 at 3:22 pm by Kristina ElSayed

I Bought An Abaya 2011-05-21T15:22:58-04:00 Kristina ElSayed

LOGO Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.

Remember back at the beginning of the school year when I was working through my wardrobe issues, and not able to put on an abaya and still have my game face? Well, a week ago Friday, our PTO had a rummage sale. It was awesome~! I was teaching that day, wearing a long skirt, leggings underneath and a long sleeve blouse. During my planning period, I went outside and met one of my friends who was working the sale. She mentioned that there were quite a few abayas there and I should come take a look. I honestly didn’t think I would find anything that I thought I would like enough to wear, but I was wrong! There were a few that I really thought would look nice, and I could wear them for working, and they weren’t black! Sadly, only one was actually the right size. It’s a beautiful lavender color with ivory and pale yellow embroidery. I found a scarf that will coordinate at the yard sale also, for those days when I’m teaching and I need to take the students in to pray. I brought it home, washed and mended the tear in the hem. When I showed my mother in law, she happily informed me that I had chosen and Egyptian Abaya, and it was very beautiful and I got a great deal.

Yesterday I wore my abaya to school and didn’t feel awkward wearing it. My ladies told me that it looked like I was wearing a nightgown, but the teachers and parents that commented said it was very flattering. I taught all day, and even stopped at the library on the way home still wearing my abaya. People looked at me curiously, the library workers are used to seeing me in all sorts of clothing so I’m sure this will spark a conversation eventually. The thing is though, that I didn’t feel bad. I felt like I was wearing something unique and beautiful, but it was okay. I have grown somehow this year and that realization feels good.

Previous Post

May 3, 2011

Check Your Sources!

Next Post

May 25, 2011 What to Eat on a Stormy Night

Browse Our Archives

Select a Category Beyond Etsy Blog Posts Books Educational Gadgets Hijabs In the House Jewelry On Etsy Personal Ramadan Reader Questions Reader Response Recipes Resources Uncategorized Videos

Select a Month April 2020 January 2020 September 2019 March 2019 December 2018 September 2018 June 2018 May 2018 March 2018 January 2018 December 2017 November 2017 October 2017 September 2017 June 2017 May 2017 April 2017 March 2017 January 2017 December 2016 November 2016 October 2016 September 2016 August 2016 July 2016 June 2016 May 2016 April 2016 March 2016 February 2016 January 2016 December 2015 November 2015 October 2015 September 2015 August 2015 July 2015 June 2015 April 2015 March 2015 February 2015 January 2015 December 2014 November 2014 September 2014 August 2014 July 2014 June 2014 May 2014 March 2014 February 2014 January 2014 December 2013 November 2013 October 2013 September 2013 August 2013 July 2013 June 2013 May 2013 April 2013 March 2013 February 2013 January 2013 December 2012 November 2012 October 2012 September 2012 August 2012 July 2012 May 2012 April 2012 March 2012 February 2012 December 2011 November 2011 October 2011 September 2011 August 2011 June 2011 May 2011 April 2011 March 2011 February 2011 January 2011 December 2010 November 2010 October 2010 September 2010 August 2010 July 2010 June 2010

TAKE THE

Religious Wisdom Quiz

What is the main Christian group in Ethiopia called?

Select your answer to see how you score.

Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church Pentecostal Baptist Assemblies of God