In the fall of 2018 I fell in love, for the last time. It was unexpected and comforting and grounding. Now I am moving to Uganda to be with this man as he does his service with the Peace Corps.
My original Bad Bitch plan was to do long distance from Egypt or here in the States but Life happens and people fall deeper in love. After many familial consultations and declarations of love over sushi it was decided that I would join him. I will be living in the Motherland for about two years. This move is technically an extended Gap Year before graduate school, something I never thought my black ass would get to do. I'm convinced only my grandmother and school teachers will read this which is fine. Here's how I feel about the move: Excited - Nervous - Loved - Wanted - Very Adult - Brave My mother raised me to be a go-getter, an independent woman. In the early stages of this relationship I didn't want to give up my independence for him, move in with him, or make any major life changes for him. I didn't make this decision until after I got my diploma (praise be) so I could do it on my own two feet. I've never done anything like this before. It's scary but I've never been more confident in any other decision. It is stretching me, encouraging movement, something I really need right now. While there, I will work as a teacher or reporter or writer or whatever brings me joy and pays for the mangoes and tea. These past two years have been the hardest, most heartbreaking years I've ever experienced. Filled with trauma and lessons and new love and growth and success. I need this move. I need to be off the grid and find out what I really want to be. Create a plan. Whatever plan we make will be made together. This blog is to keep you or whoever is interested up to date with our journey around the world. Stay tuned! Carpe Diem -
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