Things I've learned after a year in Africa

Ok, so I did a blog like this at 6 months...and all those lessons still really apply..but I have some more, so here we go:

1. I can actually make it a year in Africa...sometimes that still really surprises me.
2. I can make an entire cake from scratch....with close supervision from roommates.
3. Take it one day at a time...more than that is too much to think about.
4. Sometimes people have to call you out on your crap.
5. Living with people....even really amazing people takes a lot of grace
6. I read a lot more now.
7. I'm trying to become more considerate...I live with REALLY considerate people so I'm trying to let them rub off on me.
8. I can become genuine friends with someone who is completely different from me...I mean opposite ends of the spectrum different.
9. Things are gonna change...even if you don't want them to.
10. Goodbyes are hard and I am not good at them.
11. People back home are unforgettable
12. Learning lessons are hard and sometimes I go through them kicking and screaming.
13. I'm thankful I know people who are doing this same thing in different places.
14. Things have a way of working out....even if it's not a way we thought of or wanted.
15. Vacations are awesome!!
16. I'm ready to see my family, eat a burrito, and visit the beach!!
17. I think I'm still gonna be processing lessons learned from this experience years after I get back.
18.I really miss concerts-- Matt and Dave....in 9 months here I come!!
19. There is only One who can sustain me...Him and no one else.
20. Traveling is amazing and I want to do more of it.
21. So many more lessons to go...