Another Chapter Closes
I just don't get the sentimentality of it all.
Some people will say it's impolite to just walk away, but for me I see it as life moving on.
My first thoughts of the past year are of an experience I am glad I went through. Afghanistan has left it's mark that's for sure.
I feel a bit of a fraud for not being able to really contribute much but hope that some word or advice I might have given has helped.
I have just seen a young man sporting a T Shirt that says "proud afghan". Well that makes me smile, as it's a tiny piece of positiveness for the future here.
My former afghan colleagues exposed me to a different way of doing, almost anything. They struggle every day to make life tolerable and safe for themselves and their families. I don't have those pressures so .....
My emotions are all over the place sat here and I hope that on arrival in Dubai they will have settled somewhat.
I am so excited about going "home" but a little scared about "living normally" (whatever that is).
Will I cope?
