Everything is intentional.
Including the way I speak about myself.
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Hi, if we haven' previously been introduced, my name's Ndapanda and I am living intentionally. This hasn't always been how I lived, though. And that's a one of the reasons why I started this blog. Of course, I started it with many intentions but one of them is definitely to normalize all emotions through this journey of self-discovery and intentionality.
A little bit about myself...
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Ah well, I was born and raised (for the most part) in Windhoek, to two single parents who (eventually) married different individuals, which explains my completely blended family tree. Grew up in the kasi for a large part of my childhood, eventually moving into Khomasdal in my later life and living the rest of my youth out there until of course I decided to leave the nest and find my own space.
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I went to Eros Primary School, the school of hard knocks (lmao) and then completed high school in between DHPS and Westmont High School where I would become the school's first headgirl. I've had a whirlwind of a youth, high school was one of the most defining cycle of moments in my life... and let's just say I'm definitely more grown now than I was back then. Going into Uni was errr..rough. And then I hit more than a few bumps in my road to recovery but now that I'm on a path that I chose on my terms, life's looking up.
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Right now, I'm a Politics major at the University of Namibia. I am actively involved in the politics in Namibia as a member of the SWAPO Party under the wing of the SWAPO Party Youth League. I am a digital media practitioner, and I'm in the media business. As an advocate, I focus on community development, youth issues, sexual reproductive health and comprehensive sexual education. Basically, I work towards advocacy and planning within my region under a committee of the SPYL.
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I've lost more people than I'd like to count, and that is something that I don't think I've come to terms with quite well. I'm still navigating uncertainty, high-functioning anxiety and grief everyday. I'm human, and I'd like that to be something that shows throughout everything I write on this blog.
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This blog is a culmination of my growing love for myself and for the healing and growth I've endured. I'm not saying I'm fully there, but I'm more here than I was before.
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Well, now that you know me, I hope you enjoy the journey alongside me.
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Cheers
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