I’m back to Lisbon, after almost two years in London. It wasn’t great, yet cannot deny the experience changed me; I developed a lot of skills, not just language but also organizational.
The chance of talking with people from all over the world is unique and unforgettable. I’ll never forget both Hacene and Andreea, Algerian guy and Romanian girl; my best friends, who I keep in touch through Skype.
As well those I met at SOAS, Selfridges and Paperchase. At SOAS, Hirsi, a Danish Somali; Selfridges, Annika, Colombian, and Nésia, Portuguese (more British than Portuguese); Paperchase, Karen and Pete, both British, even though Karen is as mixed heritage.
From London I also bring images of great moments: the Pride Parades where I met nice people, the beautiful gardens where I enjoyed running and walking; the snow in the winter, dangerous but beautiful, with some snowball fights with Andreea; My Little Manhattan, Canary Wharf, with its high banking buildings; the Thames Path, great for my sports; my volunteering experiences, unforgettable.
Now, Lisbon and more experiences. I miss it a lot; my family, friends, boyfriend, the sun, good weather, white buildings, brightness of the city.
And now, new challenges; somewhere where I can use what I’ve developed during these past two years.
Not many aims, at least for now. First, find a job, any kind of job. After, volunteering experiences. Then, learn Arab.
The future, who knows! Maybe here, maybe London, maybe anywhere in the world.
London opened me to the world!
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