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You Are The Sum Of The Stories You Can Tell

Last time this year, I was a clueless girl walking with 50 kgs of luggage trying to find my way to my new house, a house that I would share with people from 5 different countries. It took an immense amount of courage. Even today, when I go through my GIP pictures, I get goose bumps thinking about how I managed to overcome all barriers of language, climate and culture and yet managed to make a beautiful home for me in a small town in France. Everyday was an adventure, from finding groceries, to finding roads, to getting lost within the university campus. I found joy in small moments like understanding a new French word, finding the perfect bottle of wine, making a perfectly cooked steak or just making a friend from a new country. I have challenged myself to make a friend from each country in the world and right now, my count stands at 23.  Walking in well fitted black coats with the right pair of boots made me feel like I could conquer the world. Even if it just meant a stroll...