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I thought that my greatest challenge here would be homesickness. I was not worried about the work or the people because I am a very motivated individual, and I was ready to annoy people until they were friends with me. (They all chose to be my friend, so do not worry about that too much.) A lot of people suggested that I bring printed pictures of my friends and family, but I know that from experience that a picture can make me cry. I had enough pictures on my phone anyway, and flipping through pictures makes me feel like my siblings are right around the corner from me. Others suggested that I try to text, call, and skype often, but the internet connection is not the best for that.
The solution that I found is coloring and writing daily journals in my coloring book. I reflect at the end of each day and write about the most interesting moment or event that happened that day. Recently, it has been about my first bee sting, my first visiting school group that I helped give a tour to, and my friends and roommates leaving CCF.
That is the reason why I am writing this blog post. I did not feel homesick until my friends left. Of course, I have had to say bye to a few interns during my stay, but others such as James and Justine have been here during my entire stay. Now that they and my roommate Charlotte have left, I began to notice a difference in my day. I am missing people teasing my accent, teasing my quotes, playing games after dinner, and I miss the random discussions during the day. No one converses with me like they did because when you see someone 12 hours a day or more, you develop your own language.
As weird as this may sound, I do not feel homesick because I miss my friends and family in Oregon and Michigan. I truly miss you guys, but I will see you soon and quite frequently. Instead, I miss the friends I have bonded with over the last month. Time slips so quickly, and at the moment of their departure, you hate that your days are too short. Your time with them is too thin, and you worry that at one point they will disappear from your memory. I am homesick because my days here have changed.
Already I can see a change in my personality. I am quieter and less social. Honestly, I feel like I am searching for my place and purpose here all over again. It feels like I just arrived at a different place, and I miss who I was when they were here. Which, because I am already feeling homesick, I am now starting to feel homesick for my friends and family back home. I already cried last night when speaking to Jimmy on the phone because you forget how people sound when you just read text messages. So, fair warning, I might cry as soon as I hear your voice again.
To end this blog, here is a list of things that I miss:
COFFEE - WITH ESPRESSO…… EXTRA ESPRESSO
Hamburgers
Reese's
Milk Shakes
Cold milk
Ice cream
Pizza
Goulash
Breakfast food - good breakfast food
Pokemon GO
Playing games that require internet
Immediately streaming Netflix whenever I want
Playing catch
Unfortunately, I cannot think of anything else, but if you know me, feel free to comment and add a list below in the comments of other things I am probably missing.
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