This year was a rollercoaster of events and emotions. After being shocked by 2020, we all expected 2021 to be slightly kinder to us, but to many people, 2021 was just as tough. In my case, 2021 was a year of fulfillment. I finally started working in my career of choice, and I got engaged to the love of my life (as cliché as that may sound). However, it was not all rainbows and butterflies; it was my first time experiencing the sudden loss of someone very special. Egyptian Streets asked a few Egyptians on how they feel, with 2021 finally coming to an end, and 2022 about to begin. Rafaella Deskoores, 23, Marketeer “I’m relieved that this sad, heavy, and traumatic year is finally coming to an end. Scared, as I’m not sure what’s coming next. Despite these two negative feelings, I’m somehow grateful. Because I know it could have been way worse, but God prevented that. And I’m grateful I still have my family around, safe and sound. And, for getting through everything 2021 threw at me and growing along the way.” “As for expectations, absolutely zero. Nothing….
“Please Be Kind to Us!”: Egyptians Mentally Kickstart 2022 on a Hopeful Note
December 16, 2021
