F is for friends
I have had three birthdays in Uganda…THREE! The first one was without a doubt the hardest for me. Up until that point, my mom would be sure to take time to come to my university campus on my birthday weekend and celebrate with me. But this birthday was much different than what I had grown accustomed to. Let’s just say that the celebration took place in true Ugandan fashion…late. While I definitely felt celebrated at some point, this perceived lack of enthusiasm left me feeling alone. I am an introverted and self-reflective person. Because of this, I tend to have few friends with whom I connect with on a deep level. It has taken some time, but I am completely comfortable with my personality and the way that I choose to enter into relationships with others. When I first joined Peace Corps, I had little intention of making these “lifelong friends” so many volunteers rave about. It wasn’t for not wanting to make these ty...