Wow, today is the day, my last day in America for awhile. I’m currently laying in bed as I write this, trying to process everything I’m feeling and honestly it’s a lot. The foremost emotion is probably nerves. My move hasn’t really felt real until today, when I know I’ll be getting on a plane and not coming back for awhile. Even with study abroad it didn’t feel like this because I had tickets home for Christmas, and this year I don’t.
I’m also sad. I have literally the best family and friends in the world (my work bestie Lynette even came down to DC to help send me off), and I’m going to miss them so much. All of our laughter and goofiness is now going to be separated by a phone screen, and our hugs will be virtual, at least for some time. Don’t get me wrong, I’m still excited, but dang did I luck out with my support system. I’m going to miss them.
I’m feeling hopeful, too. I have finally finished grad school and Germany will be a fresh start with more time on my hands. I can’t wait for the adventures and I can’t wait to focus on myself and experience so much growth while I am out there. I can’t wait to have Butterbrezeln and Schokobrötchen, and travel to countries I didn’t get to see last time, and make new friends and memories.
Ultimately, I’m literally a jumble of feelings this morning but I know this adventure will be good for me, just as it was the last time around as well. There will be ups, and there will most certainly be downs, but everything has led to this point for a reason, of that I’m certain.
So, it’s not goodbye forever, America. America will always be my home, it will always hold my heart and my people. But I am saying goodbye for now America. Please keep my loved ones safe for me while I’m gone, and I can’t wait for you to welcome me back with open arms in a few years. Who knows what will happen in that time, and that’s pretty exciting.
Final thoughts, thank you to everyone for all of the well-wishes. I couldn’t do this without your support, and as always, if anyone makes it over to Germany, please let me know! I have plenty of room for guests.
Love you all, and write soon.
Meg
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