So I have nearly been back for a month, which seems so crazy as it feels like yesterday I was in Zambia, but it most probably feels like that as I have had Bri and Rose ( Girls I lived with in Zambia ) staying with me as they had a holiday in Cape Town. Also Matt has been down here too, which has been great to have the whole household together. Seriously I can say that the friendships that I created in Zambia are lifelong friendships and actually stronger than most of my school friendships. That’s really what’s so weird being back, is that hardly anyone keeps in contact and no one really knows what’s happened to each other. Also everyone keeps saying they have created better friendships at Uni than at school. Same for me, better friendships in Zambia than at school. It might seem harsh, but it’s so true.
So what have I done since being back home? It’s been really chilled, I have done some touristy things like climbing Lion's head, going on a boat ride, eating a lot of good food. Been seeing some friends also got a job riding Friesians at a Stud farm. Then also been gyming. I have also taken the duty of being a kind of representative for Hope Art. So been talking to some stores to see if they interested in selling Hope Art. (Crossing fingers they will start selling) I also went to this incredible confernece "Colour". It’s a humanitarian conference. It was amazing!!! So life changing and inspiring. They had these two guest speakers which really influnced me. One was from Ukraine ( Vera Kasavich ) and the other was from Australia ( Christine Caine). Can’t get over how incredible they are. Truly amazing. Also I was blessed enough to be able to see my childhood hero, Ruby Wax. It was an incredible show, and seriously funny, but also had its very deep and serious moments.
Being back many people have asked me, "Are you glad you have taken a Gap Year?" Or "Do you advise taking a Gap Year?" And my answer is YES! But I always said to myself, If I take a gap year it has to be constructive. I advise a Selah year.( In the words of Bobbie Housten) It has made me become the person I really am, I am much more peaceful within myself. I know now what I want to study and am excited. Whereas last year I dreaded going to Uni, and had no idea what to study. I feel that I am living the life, and the life that many people dream of. It’s so funny when people say to me, that "you're an inspiration", or "you're my hero". It seems so odd, as I am being called all these encouraging and amazing titles, yet to me it seems so normal and it’s what I love doing. Which I know that I am super lucky to do something that I love and enjoy.
I laughed to myself yesterday when I went on to twitter for the first time in over 3 months, and my desciption of myself was "I love Nicki Minaj" and " I love Modern Family" and "I am traveling the world" It’s all so true, but now I have a better description of myself Heart for Africa. Peace. Justice. Love. Mongu and inspired to save/help the world and its people.
So I dont have much more to say, but I can say that I miss Zambia every single moment of every single day. But I know I will go back soon:D And I can’t wait!
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