I now understand why many of the foreign exchange blogs I've been reading have only around 20 posts. I haven't even left yet and it's difficult to find the time to sit down and write! Please know that I will try my hardest to right as much as possible. I leave tomorrow at 7 am and I'm pretty nervous. Actually more sad than nervous; I don't want to leave my family. Honestly that's all I'm sad about leaving, my family and dog. I've never been away from them for so long and it makes me extremely nervous to know they won't be there in person with me. I'm not worried about 'losing' a year with them. It's definitely not a lost year. I think my family and I are so close to a point that nothing could break the bond. That sounds pretty cheesy but it's true. I love them all the way around the universe and back and I know, that if not in person, they will always be there for me.
I have so many reasons to thank my family. Last fall and winter was a tough time and I'm amazed they stuck through it and even helped me through it. Had I been them I don't think I would have had the patience. Not only I am thankful for my parents and siblings but also for my Grandparent's and Uncle Dale and Aunt Lisa. Everyone has been so supportive and shown me so much love. I am sad to leave you all.
On the other hand I'm excited to start this adventure. In fact I'm not sure words could even describe how excited and happy I am. It's a very bittersweet thing. Right now the adventure is packing bags below the wait limit and figuring out how to unlock my blackberry so I can take it with me. Next time I post I'll be in Italy (: So until then, Ciao!
.....and Dad, Mom, Hannah and Emmett I love you so much. (Tula too)
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