The end

The last 4 months of my life have been an incredible adventure. As I was sitting on the plane for my trip home an overwhelming sense of melancholy washed over me. These last 4 months have been what I have dreamt of doing since I began my “adult” life 7 or so years ago. The last year filled with great anticipation and preparation.

Now it’s over.

Now what?

Sure I will be starting grad school, but will I ever get to live this type of adventure again? The type of adventure where financial worries, deadlines, and all other parts of life that come so easily at home seem to disappear and no longer matter. The type where your ultimate goal at the end of the day is simply to survive.

The last 4 months have been amazing and I come home with absolutely no regrets. So I will start the next chapter of my life knowing that I am coming home a much better person than when I left. Knowing, or hoping?, that what is to come can only be greater than what has already passed. Onto a new part of my life and wherever it takes me.

Thanks to all those who have somehow been part of my journey back home and abroad. You all mean the world to me and I am so fortunate to have each of you in my life.

Here’s to the last 4 months

Here’s to the next big adventure.