Things that have changed about me this year
on Shona in Sierra Leone (Sierra Leone), 04/Aug/2011 21:28, 34 days ago
1) I am more tanned than I have ever been in my life.2) I have learned to be incredibly patient, but also how to be angry.3) I have become a lot more sceptical about aid– that’s not to say I don’t agree with it (clearly I wouldn’t be here, nor on the BBC website, if didn’t agree with it!); just that I have learned to question how it is given, how it is implemented and what is actually achieved.4) I have found that I really enjoy writing my blog!5) I have learned a LOT about my own limitations, and the limitations of medical science.6) I am very appreciative of simple things: running water, electricity, time, friends, family, health, laughter, hugs.7) I hardly ever wear any make-up any more. (I am fairly sure this will change back as soon as I get back to Oxford though!)8) I am better at coping when things don’t go quite to plan.9) I am not fazed in the slightest when the electricity goes off.10) I don’t allow myself to become frustrated at the slow internet.11) I am much better at coping when the water goes off.12) I now like drinking beer (but only Star).13) I have accepted what I cannot change.