Chapter 5 What I Was in For It seemed it wasn’t OK for me to hide in that back room forever though, where me and my tears could be left in peace. Instead, I had to get up and “bathe,” as they called it. You’d think this would excite me after the long, tiring… Continue reading “How Africa Changed Me” – Chapter 5
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“How Africa Changed Me” – Chapter 4
Chapter 4 I Can’t Do This It was so funny when amidst the sea of Zimbabweans flooding toward me, I saw Patrick’s nan (so named Gogo, meaning grandmother in Shona) rushing with open arms, saying “Siana, I love you!” She by-passed her own daughter and grandchildren in order to embrace me! How great is that!… Continue reading “How Africa Changed Me” – Chapter 4
“How Africa Changed Me” – Chapter 3
Chapter 3 We Arrive There’s nothing wrong with admitting you need someone. For some reason, in our society it’s a crime to admit you’re human and that you feel things. But yeah, I needed my boyfriend at that moment. Would I have gotten on the plane if he wasn’t there? I can’t know the answer… Continue reading “How Africa Changed Me” – Chapter 3
“How Africa Changed Me” – Chapter 2
*This is chapter 2 of the series of posts called “How Africa Changed Me”, a book about my experiences for 2 weeks in South Africa.* Chapter 2 My Chest is on Fire I’ll try to be less morbid from now on – I’m lying – as the story starts. I had known about the Africa… Continue reading “How Africa Changed Me” – Chapter 2
“How Africa Changed Me” – Chapter 1
*This is chapter 1 of the series of posts called “How Africa Changed Me”, a book about my experiences for 2 weeks in South Africa.* Chapter 1 Before Africa I've allowed myself only a chapter to quickly tell you about myself. But as I'm writing this, I realise that it is an entirely impossible task… Continue reading “How Africa Changed Me” – Chapter 1
“How Africa Changed Me” – Intro Chapter
*This is the intro chapter of the series of posts called "How Africa Changed Me", a book about my experiences for 2 weeks in South Africa.* Intro - "Why Should You Read This Book?" Because I want you to, OK? I need the money! Nah, I’m only joking. I guess it is entirely up… Continue reading “How Africa Changed Me” – Intro Chapter
Africa and Updates on Plans
This post and the posts to follow are long overdue. Like well overdue. I apologise for that. Anyone who actually consistently reads all of my posts may remember that I mentioned I went to South Africa back in August. I also said that I was writing about it. That was true at the time, but… Continue reading Africa and Updates on Plans
