Deirdre Amola | Bday Trip Plug

Before I lived abroad, I thought I knew what to expect.

I figured the biggest adjustments would be learning a new city, figuring out transportation, and maybe picking up a new language.

✨ What I didn’t expect were the quieter lessons ✨

- Learning that Blackness isn’t perceived the same way everywhere.

- Realizing that slowing down doesn’t mean you’re falling behind.

- Discovering that building a community still takes courage, no matter what country you’re in.

- And finding out that sometimes the things you miss most aren’t the big milestones, but the little routines you never thought twice about back home.


Living abroad hasn’t answered all my questions, but it has helped me ask better ones. It’s stretched my perspective, challenged my assumptions, and reminded me that there isn’t just one way to live a meaningful life. 🫶🏾

If you’ve ever dreamed about living abroad or you’re simply curious about what it’s really like… I hope this gives you a more honest glimpse into the experience.


Which one of these surprised you the most? 👀

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