The change begins with you

The day we first met...😍 Dear Desire and Salama , Our time together is soon coming to an end...and knowing that you will soon leave makes me a little sad. However, the special memories you and I have created in the few weeks make me smile satisfactorily. You have brightened each of my new day with new experiences, adventure, care, hearty jokes, smiles and laughter. It all started that day after the Managers' meeting. Remember when I hiked with you to one of the mountainous schools? We all sat in the same vehicle, and the two of you could not stop chatting. Then you asked a question, and I responded. I remember one of you saying, ''This girl has a nice voice!'' That's when I first fell in love with you. Time went by, and you came back unexpectedly. This time you came on a more serious mission, to respond to the Refugee influx in the region. It felt like a reunion of long lost friends. I was grateful that it was the two of you that had been sent, for I knew that

The fear of the unknown and leaving behind all the familiar places, family and friends can be really upsetting, depressing and exciting at the same time. However, I have always dreamt of a job that would fit into my personality and expectations, and I finally landed one as a field based program officer, working and residing in a district far away from home, up in the ranges of Mountain Rwenzori.  During my teaching days, that seem so distant, the work routine was a little monotonous, teaching the same concepts year in year out. Then I made a decision to change and pursue one of the most adventurous careers, and as such I get to do, and learn something different and exciting every single day.   There is a bit more adventure in my life too! I have been pushed out of my comfort life , and have gone to new places that keep me happy and excited. (can't help but feel like a photojournalist or mountain guide sometimes) Although my nature of work has enabled me get numerous connections, ex