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Tami mentioned to me it seems like I am counting down the days. I kind of am doing that, but not because I'm anxious to return. I am excited about going home; don't mistake me on that. The counting is because of the things I need to get done in the next two and a half weeks.
Tomorrow is the Farewell party. I've had a few students stop by to ask me about it thinking I am leaving tomorrow afternoon. All I have to do is listen, make a few "remarks," and sit for a photo. But it feels kind of final. I suppose that's the point.
Considering the gifts I purchased for others, the items I've purchased for me, and the gifts that have been given to me coupled with the things I brought, and the fact that one of my bags is falling apart, I'm going to need to purchase another suitcase to take home. It seems like I had a lot of time to prepare myself to come, but at the end I didn't. Everything happened very quickly, so I did not make good choices in what I packed. I suppose I was fortunate that I had one suitcase that must be checked, a second one that could be carry-on or checked, and a backpack. I'm allowed two checked bags up to 50 lbs each, plus a carry-on that can be whatever weight I can muster into the overhead bin, plus a "personal item" like the backpack. Next weekend is when I'll make that decision because it is also when I'll start packing myself up.
My shift in feeling happened when I realized I'm here for just 18 more days, and I'll be home in 19 days. There is a lot that can happen in the next 2.5 weeks, and a lot I want to have happen. I shall do my best to balance these things and try to focus on enjoying myself as much as possible.
I completely relate!! I was there a year and a half and it suddenly came at me as well. No matter what, there's never enough time left. But I see it as a badge of honour that we've made all these friends and have made such a life that we need to pack it up! Good luck!
ReplyDeleteThere's never enough time left, and yet there is a yearning to be home. FYI: I'm sure Susan has told you, but you can always ship things. She was very helpful to me in getting a box sent home. It was kind of cool--arrived about 2.5 months after I did (talk about snail mail!), and it was great fun going through all of the things that had been packed. I imagine that you would prefer to have it all right away, though, as you'll want to share all of the things that you've bought with your family.
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