Queen of the Epiphany
Prelude: So I have this friend that we'll call three-nine one time. He gives me a new nickname all the the time and he, another person we'll call Bob and I were talking and I guess they noticed that I have ALOT of realizations, so he said my new nickname was A-HA because I was Queen of the Epiphany. So that is why I have titled this post so, I thought inquiring minds should know. Hope you enjoy.
So I have just under a week left in the states, before I go back to Egypt. That sentence alone blows my mind, I never thought I'd be going back, much less for a year. But I am and I'm a whole mess of emotions. I am excited and frightened, scared and optimistic. I am excited about finding a job and learning Arabic. Spending time with family as well as designing jewelry. But I'm also scared of things I'll miss out on here with all of you. I know this is a great opportunity and that's why I'm going. But I'll miss Ya'll so much. This year will bring about so many changes, just look at the past year: I've had several friends get married and move to new cities and others are having babies. Some are going back to school while some are getting their dream jobs. Some are embracing new relationships while some are reveling in single life and learning who they are. Even more are taking the time to be good to themselves by doing something they love.
All of these experiences are inspirational and I hope I get to be there for each of my friends as they embark on their journey through life. I hope that when I experience the same things they will share them with me. This past year has taught me so much about myself and who I am in God. I have learned what it's like to be unemployed and to maintain your pride despite the lack of career. I have learned that I complete me, not another person. I have learned that I, Sania, am happy with myself and will continue to grow and learn to educate myself and improve but not to change for others. I have learned that I am ok with being the queen of the epiphany because I want to realize and learn something new everyday. I learned that it's nice to be around old friends and to make new friends. I learned that I have become closest with people that I was least likely to even notice. I learned that my neice and nephew's hugs and laughter can melt my heart, put a tear in my eye and a smile on my face all at the same time. I've learned that family really can be a safe place.
I know this is a very random post, but basically a lot can happen in a year. Even though I'll be in another country, I still want to share the big and small experiences in life with all of you. So don't hesitate to email or facebook. Because it's only a few miles that separates us. :) I mean what's an ocean, a few continents and some camels (as the German put it) between friends. Besides I expect everyone of you to visit me in Egypt!!
XOXO
Mobile Blogging from here.
So I have just under a week left in the states, before I go back to Egypt. That sentence alone blows my mind, I never thought I'd be going back, much less for a year. But I am and I'm a whole mess of emotions. I am excited and frightened, scared and optimistic. I am excited about finding a job and learning Arabic. Spending time with family as well as designing jewelry. But I'm also scared of things I'll miss out on here with all of you. I know this is a great opportunity and that's why I'm going. But I'll miss Ya'll so much. This year will bring about so many changes, just look at the past year: I've had several friends get married and move to new cities and others are having babies. Some are going back to school while some are getting their dream jobs. Some are embracing new relationships while some are reveling in single life and learning who they are. Even more are taking the time to be good to themselves by doing something they love.
All of these experiences are inspirational and I hope I get to be there for each of my friends as they embark on their journey through life. I hope that when I experience the same things they will share them with me. This past year has taught me so much about myself and who I am in God. I have learned what it's like to be unemployed and to maintain your pride despite the lack of career. I have learned that I complete me, not another person. I have learned that I, Sania, am happy with myself and will continue to grow and learn to educate myself and improve but not to change for others. I have learned that I am ok with being the queen of the epiphany because I want to realize and learn something new everyday. I learned that it's nice to be around old friends and to make new friends. I learned that I have become closest with people that I was least likely to even notice. I learned that my neice and nephew's hugs and laughter can melt my heart, put a tear in my eye and a smile on my face all at the same time. I've learned that family really can be a safe place.
I know this is a very random post, but basically a lot can happen in a year. Even though I'll be in another country, I still want to share the big and small experiences in life with all of you. So don't hesitate to email or facebook. Because it's only a few miles that separates us. :) I mean what's an ocean, a few continents and some camels (as the German put it) between friends. Besides I expect everyone of you to visit me in Egypt!!
XOXO
Mobile Blogging from here.
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