Brittany on becoming a Capetonian

Although we have close to two months left in Cape Town, I feel as if there is barely anytime left. Everyday just gets sweeter here. But in addition to enjoying my time here, I’ve had the opportunity to learn about myself. As mentioned in an earlier entry, I have been struggling to identify myself by South African classifications. However, this weekend gave me time for self reflection. Through using the Myer-Briggs Personality type, I was able to use this weekend self reflection.

           

This weekend I stayed by myself with just my RA. I’m the type of person that gets her energy from hanging out with people. When I took the MBTI it told me that I am a people person and that I get my energy from hanging out with people. It also indicated that my personality types doesn’t like to time to her or his self. However much I love to be around everyone, I also was glad to take some much needed time to myself.

           

However the rest of the weekend I was able to hang out with my friend. We went to Grand West. This place is so beautiful. It is like an indoor amusement park. They have all kinds of entertainment including Ice Skating, Bumper cars, Arcade Games, Movies, Casino and a Park. We were only able to visit the Skating Rink, which was so fun. Afterwards, we had the opportunity to visit the gardens which were also very beautiful. This place reminded me that Cape Town has so much to offer. In addition traveling to Grand West, I was able to learn more about the transit system.

           

Just this evening I was talking to one of my Cape Town friends and I came to the realization that I’m no longer excited about Cape Town. Just like a New Yorker doesn’t constantly talk about how great New York is, so I as a Capetonian no longer talk about how great Cape Town is. This is my life, this is my city.

Nicole, Brittany, Erica, Rebecca