Alessandra here

 

Hello everyone, Alessandra here! 

Since the last blog post, a lot of events and experiences have happened. As I reflect on the past month, which have been an emotional rollercoaster, experiencing both moments of joy and challenging moods, writing this post is an opportunity to own and understand my feelings better. 

With the arrival of spring across Budapest, I'm struck by the realization that my time is here is going pretty quickly and I'm reminded to make the most of this city with only couple of months left before starting the next chapter of my journey.

Over the course of the past two months, I've had the opportunity partecipate in not just one, but two meetings with fellow volunteers from various cities and villages of Hungary. 

These gatherings, interactions and discussions were important experiences to reflect both over my projects and my overall life here in Budapest and gain a deeper perspective about the broader community I'm a part of.

These encounters have not only broadened my horizons but have also provided me with invaluable insights and inspiration that will undoubtedly shape my endeavors moving forward.

In addition to the plenty of events over the past few months, one of the best moment that was truly joyful for me was the arrival of my best friend for a visit. The arrival of a friend always comes with an air full of laughter and shared memories but the visit of my bestie is particullary  special since our friendship, which lasts since kindergarten, holds a special place in my life, so it was not just a pleasure but a important experience for me to welcome her into my world here in Budapest, sharing with her every aspect of it: not only the city itself, but also the flat and the shop (and Vilma! Of course). Since she is soon living to the distant lands of Japan, I am really grateful to have been able to share even this chapter of my life with her, yet here was also a sense of sadness in saying goodbye, knowing that it would be some time before we could be together again.