indescribable.

It is hard for me to find the words to fully express what my life has been for the past six months. It has been nothing short of incredibly amazing to say the least. I never could have anticipated that I would be feeling this way about my stay here but things are hardly what they seem. Through all the pitfalls and the fun times, everything always came out on top.
From day one I had a certain attraction to Cairo, there was something intriguing about the city even as I was being driven through it during 6 pm traffic. Something that just draws you in.
Even though I definitely went through the typical stages of 'culture shock', I never regretted my decision of coming here. I won't lie, there were plenty of days when all I wanted was to just go home for a 24 hours but that's bound to happen whenever you are out of your comfort zone.
When I look back, what stands out most are the people. The people I have met, became friends with, and interacted with have truly made this experience what it is. The AIESECers here took me in (literally) and included me in their lives, and for that I am so grateful. These people have become my Egyptian family, the ones I could turn to and could count on. And I know that if God permits and I get to come and see some of my friends again, It will feel like home.
What almost surprises me is that I actually did it. I really came to Cairo for half a year to intern. I think there were a sizable amount of people back home that either doubted me or thought it was a terrible idea. And knock on wood, I'm still alive and I did it. Since I've been here I've facilitated a conference, went scuba diving in the Red Sea, been interviewed on a tv show, Climbed Mt. Sinai, and felt culturally awkward on multiple occasions. I'm so happy I took the chance by accepting the internship and picking up my life and bringing it here.
In the end all I can say is that this has been a wild ride that I will remember for the rest of my life. I feel so blessed.