Home Theatre System...

It is unfortunate that life comes with no manual. One has to somehow figure everything out himself or rely on those who have a little more experience. Much like when you receive your new Home Theatre System and you try and assemble everything together without using the guidelines. You twist and turn wires, pull and bend parts. You get frustrated and at some point, want to give up and wish you could just take it back to the store.

At the end, after the frustration, pulling of hair and having short circuits, you finally have it all well assembled and connected to the main plug, you then step back, take a sigh and  feeling of satisfaction and accomplishment fills you.

In the above scenario one still has the option of simply using the free manual that comes packed with the set; life doesn't.

 Now where am I going with this? Well, I recently realised that it is part of life to be frustrated, angry and wish to give when you are in a difficult situation or challenged, but when you imagine the end, as you step back and look at your accomplishments, your achievements and breakthroughs. You image yourself, filled with pride and a passive sigh somewhere deep in your chest ready to burst with a cry of accomplishment, than you just have to keep going!

So far my exchange has been exciting, but also plagued with moments in which I should have just thrown the towel. However, when I realise that the time will come when I am on the plane back home, I will be filled with pride and only good memories will be playing in my head!

Face it!...( In Ziegenrück) 

Keep going!...( In Ziegenrück)

 I would have forgotten all those stressful and sad moments!

I love you Germany!

-Lebohang Dube

21/11/2013