Farewell South Africa

I’m leaving South Africa. I have many mixed emotions based on this fact. I had the most amazing time here, it’s something I will never forget.  Even though there were many rough times, I can easily say this really was one  of the best time of my life. I learned a lot, about myself and about others. The culture of Africa is so beautiful and the life here is amazing. It’s one of those places that keeps others coming back for more. Something about the culture, people and land is so intriguing and beautiful. I can't completely explain the magic that is Africa. So majestic, vivid, real and raw.

It’s amazing how much you learn about yourself and about others while living in a different country and how much you get to experience in such a short time. I can’t even describe how grateful I am for these times here. Tears are coming to my eyes now as I’m thinking of the past seven months. The friendships and the life that I have built here will be hard to leave, but I’m also excited to return to my life back home.  I’ve given so much of myself here, so much time and effort I can’t leave it without it affecting me.  I’ve given all of myself, and that’s hard to break away from, but it was worth it. Worth  the hard times, the money, the loneliness.   It was worth giving up my job for, and if I could do it all over again I would..

It’s time for me to say Goodbye to Africa, this wonderful country that I got the privilege to live in. Thank you for having me, I will never forget this place.  God bless you Africa!! 

Things I appreciate about SA

Things I appreciate about Johannesburg, South Africa

1. Being able to go out to dinner for hours without being rushed out
2. The friendliness of people
3. The slow pace of life
4. The Cheap prices of going out to eat
5. The beautiful landscapes
6.  The diverse culture, Rainbow Nation!
7. The wild animals
8. Affordable medical care
9. ACCENT
10. That it’s only cold two months out of the year
11. Water boilers (much faster than a kettle)
12. The  chocolates
13. The Chili Sauce
14. The way of life!
15. That everything is opposite from The U.S
16. Fish Pedicures
17. The hot weather

 Things I appreciate about California, US

1. Driers
2. Washing Machines
3. Street lights
4. Feeling safe at most places(with the exception of Oakland and the tenderloin in SF)
5. Mexican food
6. Honorable policemen who uphold the law
7. People who are no longer openly racist (At least the majority)
8. That I’m 45 minutes away from the Ocean
9. Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
10. Toilet seat covers
11. Being able to go anywhere in the world
12. Chocolate Chip Cookies