Saturday, May 30, 2009

Looking for Change...

I'm not sure if I talked you guys about this yet or not, but I have been feeling pretty lonely up here lately. I don't feel like I have made any lasting friendships, just people that will come and go in my life. The friends I have up here are fun to party with, but I'm getting sick of that. I want something more, something meaningful - like my friendship with you guys. (I know that was super cheesy, but it's true!!) At the end of the day, I just end up feeling empty.

However, I'm really excited to leave for Australia! I don't know what to expect, and this frightens and excites me at the same time. I'm really just looking for a change. Everyone I know who has studied abroad has told that this is the most amazing experience they have ever had, and that you come back with a different view of life, a different perspective. Maybe when I come back to Davis, I will have a new perspective and be able to find a solution to my friend problems.

I don't really have much else to say now. I will probably have more to say when my departure date (August 13) gets closer.

Linda, how are things in Slovenia? Post pictures!!

PreDeparture Anxieties

Our friend Linda, just left for slovenia on Thursday May 28, 2009. Her departure has made me nervous as my departure is just around the corner. I still have soo many things to take care off and I have no idea what it will be like over there. I have yet to start packing. Now that it is official, I feel the clock running down. I feel like I need to spend time with everyone before I leave. Time is soo limited. I am getting sad about leaving, scared and excited about going. I think it is normal. .. rite.

The thought of leaving has made me miss everything. I am going to miss my parents. always taking care of everything for me. My dad always being more nervous than me, in charge of all my documents. Even my mom's nagging. My dog, my cats. My friends of course. They will be fine without me, but will I be fine without them. Will they remember me. will things be the same when I come back. It is all in the air. Just made me appreciate the little things more.

I guess will see. I am sure things will be fine.

My motto: life is an adventure, for you to unravel, layer by layer

Jenny :)