A New Light

As most of you know (whoever "you" is), I've lived in the same town my entire life. Don't get me wrong - I've traveled a fair bit. At the end of the day, though, the truth is I've never lived more than ten miles from the hospital where I was born. In fact, the biggest move I made (before going to college...in my hometown) was shifting my bed from one corner of my room to another. I'm still adjusting from that.

But one thing led to another, and now I find myself sitting in my apartment in Cape Town, South Africa. Needless to say, transplanting myself thousands of miles across the world is a pretty drastic first move.

Even though I spent the first 23 years of my life living in my hometown, I considered myself to have a decent perspective on the world. And by decent perspective, I mean an overall understanding of (or knowledge of) the difference in cultures, beliefs, and "ways of life" around the world. 

My perceptions weren't necessarily wrong, but I'm finding more and more that I definitely wasn't right.

My husband and I have been here in Cape Town for about two months now and I can't even begin to explain the ways my mind has stretched. I learn something new everyday. I see life in a new light every single day.

Sunset over the Atlantic from Camps Bay.

This blog is a place for me to show my observations. It's a place for me reflect on the ways my preconceived notions about the world have changed. It's a place for me to share my experiences.

I hope you enjoy it!