Travelled to Africa... almost learned a second language... gained a new family... challenged my beliefs... read a lot of books... quit yoga... quit running... walk a lot, at a slower pace... made new friends... broke my caffeine addiction... learned to deal better with depression and loneliness... ate new food, like worms and goat face... found some romance... grew my hair out... feel it’s too hot about 320 days of the year... started sleeping on a box spring... got terrible diarrhoea... became an expert texter... hitchhiked through Namibia... was robbed... became closer with people back home... helped support people living with HIV/AIDS... decided I want to be a counsellor... learned British English... swam in the Indian Ocean... spent New Year’s Eve in Capetown... wish I would’ve accomplished more... gained serious appreciation for music... learned how to make tortillas... really miss Mexican Food... drove on the other side of the road... almost hit a giraffe... stayed on a traditional homestead... learned about stars in the Southern Hemisphere... crossed the Tropic of Capricorn... climbed a sand dune with my mom... became a master of making lemonade... enjoyed working with teenagers... have seen a lot of American influence here... won a gold medal playing basketball... met the Namibian Chess Champion... kinda feel like I’m in college again... stopped bathing daily...love saying hello...
And I still got 7 months to go!
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It's good you have the self awareness to appreciate, understand, and even reflect on all that's happened in this very short time. You have been given insight into things some of us can only dream of and those memories are priceless and will sustain you throughout your (very long) life. I strongly advise you to keep up your paper journal and write down some of those memories. Come on now, put that journalism degree to work. There is a great quote someone once told me .... " The success of your journey is not measured by quantity, but rather the QUALITY of that journey." I wish you a safe and productive 210 days... with love Nick and Celle
Hello son,
you sure don't write much on your emails back to me. Oh well, I know you are captivated by a southern spirit which struts strong in your innards. Just don't get no more diarhea...OK?
You got robbed and you didn't tell your father!! Some bullies stold a dime from me when I was 13 and I never forgot it. Forgave them tho.
much love, incased in jewels.,
dad
We think about you all the time Dave. Love hearing about your adventures, your struggles, your learnings. We miss you! With Love, Tiff and Jeremy
love hearing about everything Dave! Miss you playing softball but so happy for where you're at and how much it's touched your life!
Beth and Chris
Dave,
Miss you buddy! I'm so glad you're doing well. You're in my thoughts all the time. When you hit the states, you're coming to Neyland Stadium!
-Doug
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