Life has this awful little habit of getting in the way of things we most want to do or accomplish. I experienced that the past two weeks. Not only was I working more days in a row than I would normally (thus resulting in having less energy for recreational activities), I also had a long weekend trip planned in the middle of that. It resulted in almost no time to practice or learn anything new on the Afrikaans front.
I’m calling this a hiccup because it isn’t like I lost interest or passion for the language, and this isn’t the first time (and wont be the last!) that I have a stint where I don’t get to do any Afrikaans. I think anyone learning anything new can relate to this idea because no matter how dedicated, how passionate, how motivated you are, sometimes taking a shower, sleeping, and just relaxing are a more important use of your time.
I wanted to bring this up, not only because it is relevant in my life at the moment, but because I think it is something that a lot of people forget is okay (including myself). Its okay to give yourself a break sometimes. Learning is a lifelong process. As eager and excited as I am to be able to converse in Afrikaans, I also don’t want to overload myself.
Quest For Afrikaans 