Guten tag! I’m at my grandparents' house at the moment... sitting in their living room in my PJ’s, writing and relaxing. Mami Jan is next to me, watching BBC documentaries in Persian. It’s been a chill couple of weeks since my return from Berlin. I was pretty stressed out before leaving for my four day trip. I had spent about two weeks gawking at my computer screen, frantically researching my options of what to do next – blow thousands of dollars to backpack through parts of Europe, travel to Thailand or Spain to partake in a TESOL program, or wait it out for an internship. The truth is, I was spending too many hours in front of my laptop, pondering. So about two days before my trip to Berlin, I told myself that I would take a a break from my researching and worrying and would focus on enjoying myself for a full week. Low and behold, upon returning from Berlin I saw an email in my ‘Junk’ folder from a woman named Anna who was requesting an interview with me for an internship. I replied immediately and had a Skype interview scheduled two days later. I heard back from her a handful of days later and learnt that I was being offered the position of a Project Support Intern with an NGO called Radio La Benevolencija. I booked my flight the following day and am thrilled to say that I will be flying out to Kigali on October 15th! I’m really excited about this opportunity. I hope to receive the hands on experience that university failed to provide, whilst contributing to an organization that is making a positive impact in a country that has undergone tremendous hardship. This is what I’ve been hoping for and I’m so grateful that the countless staring contests with my laptop paid off!
In other news, my beautiful niece Sofia Milan Ebrahimi was born 3 days ago, weighing 7 lbs 8 oz. I am so happy for Zaid, Linda and the kids and I can’t wait to meet her! On October 5th my mum will be joining me in Hamburg, which I’m really looking forward to. It’s been about three months since I last saw her, and I know we’re both happy about having some time together before I leave for Rwanda. I’m happy to know that I have the rest of my time here – roughly one month – to be completely present and stressless. I’m going to continue to enjoy what Hamburg has to offer, and though I wish I could join Iwona and Kasia on their travels through Europe, I just can’t risk being left broke in Africa. So, I’m trying to be financially responsible and make the most of the cards I’ve been dealt! Luckily, this is made easy due to the fact that I have such an amazing family here and spending time with them is so much fun! Since Berlin, I've already attended a baby shower, a birthday celebration, toured Hamburg's new 'Hafen City,' checked out the local circus, gone for great runs with my uncle through neighbourhood park trails, and more! These are happy times :)
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| One of many beautiful gardens on my running trail. |
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| Hafen City |
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| Carl Busch Circus |
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