A little over a year ago, I was packing my belongings and preparing for my return to the US after spending a year abroad. Well, as my friends and family remember, I wanted no part of leaving. I fell in love with France and I found who I am. I remember promising myself that I would be back and that I would do anything to make it happen. Surprise surprise, I did it! I am going home to my beloved adoptive country in just 3 days. Bordeaux, France...my new home and where I will get to create a life for myself :) Master's program in another country? Bring. It. On.
Leaving this time is much harder. The packing, the good-byes, the everything. My emotions have been everywhere. I have experienced pure excitement, sheer terror and I have even doubted whether or not I am strong enough to pull this off because this time, I am on my own. But, how do fears and doubts benefit me? They don't. So, they are being cast of into the wind and I have decided that any challenge I face, I can overcome. It is apart of becoming a true adult. We all have moments when we have to figure it out and I will. I will be across an ocean but support system will be as close as ever. I am so fortunate to have such a close knit family and a great group of friends that love me and will be there for me through anything. Without all of you, I wouldn't be able to do this and for that (among so many other reasons), I love you all!
I am ready. I've found my wings...now only 3 more days until I begin to use them!
