Finding A Way To Travel P3

I arrived in Cairo to apply for the Indian visa last Sunday. At the embassy, I made a big mistake and mixed up documents and gave them the AIESEC invitation, instead of the ordinary one needed as I had applied for a tourist visa. As soon as they saw this mess, they said that I was not eligible. After that, they said they would call me to confirm it no later than the next day. They didn't call so I had to call them. They told me that my documents were rejected after being checked by the consul. I asked if I could apply again, they said not until after six months.

I feel so stupid that I lost a rare opportunity like that because of a silly mistake. The only thing that lessens my disappointment is that I'm staying with my friend, Safy. She told me that I should make use of my stay in Cairo and look for another country to visit, maybe a country doesn't require visas for Egyptians. Or to go visit a place inside Egypt which will be easier and cheaper. 

She thinks that I was just down on my luck and next time it will work well for me. But I feel downhearted and that all the enthusiasm and eagerness I had has drained off. I don't have any desire to make more effort, at least for the moment.
I wish I could pause my life for a while so I could absorb all the discouragement I have and then start over.

I'm reminded these days of a quote for Ahmed Khaled Tawfik which says; "I'm afraid of waking up in my forties one day to find that I wasted my life due to a wrong choice I made when I was in my twenties."