My time in Africa

Again and again I catch myself thinking about it and how I made my way here. It is still surreal to me that I now actually live here in Africa. 

This morning, I took the Boda Boda into the city again. I had some things to take care of online. I needed electricity, as we had been without power at home for over 12 hours, and I needed a change of scenery. Every time I sit on one of these motorcycles, I feel a sense of freedom. How lucky am I to be able to live the life of my dreams? How lucky am I to have the support of my family and friends all over the world? How lucky am I to have two homes? 

So, today I was sitting on this Boda Boda, and once again, I was overwhelmed with a sense of absolute gratitude. Gratitude for the life I get to live. There was a time in my life when I didn't appreciate what I had at all. I despised life, I was completely dissatisfied, I was absolutely disappointed in myself. 

Those times are over. I have learned to live again. I have learned to be at peace with myself again and simply grateful for everything I get to experience. I have been on the continent of Africa since July 2023, and I wouldn't want to miss this time for anything. I grow beyond myself every day and learn for life. 

But believe me, my roots in my homeland, my roots in my culture, the roots of my first 27 years, are deeply embedded in me and always present. I get to incorporate and live them out in my life every day. I get to stay true to myself and my culture, and that is the most beautiful thing of all. I have found a way to combine my own culture with the new culture. 

I have the absolute privilege of being able to live this life, and I am aware of that every day. Thank you for accompanying me on my journey, thank you for being a valuable part of my life, and thank you for being you!