Dear 2019, Oh What A Bloody Year!
So I would've loved to write this just about a week before the year officially ends, but, considering I'm officially done with examinations, I find the concept very fitting. I'm leaving Windhoek in 4 days for home. So, I felt like using this moment to reflect a bit on this year that seemed to pass by so quickly, and my time in Namibia for the first time. I have to say I am glad I won't be a newbie anymore. I came here with a lot of expectations and I never realized how much being in a different setting would force me to explore more, specifically about myself. A lot has changed since January 20th and my goodness!, some of the changes have become new anxiety triggers. It was hard adjusting to the fact that I'd ever get to go home after 6 months. It feels lonely half the time I won't lie but I'm proud of myself for having managed thus far. My greatest battle was meeting new people and being open enough to establish some form of trust. I told myself way too ...