We've had a lot of different experiences over the past 14 months. It's been a really amazing year filled with rich cultural experiences, crazy evenings with random events, beautiful as well as insane scenery, unbelievable traditions, educational lessons, and an extended understanding of internationalism and language. We've met hundreds of people, from our co workers, to our neighbors, to our little students, to our employers, to prestegious leaders, to religious symbols, to fellow backpackers. We've seen lots of south east Asian countries including Vietnam, Cambodia, Malaysia, Laos, Indonesia and of course, Thailand. We grew closer, and we grew up. We got smarter and we got sillier. We managed to find "home" not only in NS with our families, but also within our hearts and each other in any location. We found comfort in strangeness. We smiled until our cheeks hurt. In a simple sentence, we fell in love with the world and the people in it, if we hadn't already been in love.
I will be going to China soon with my BFF Rishard, and Reffa will be making her way home here shortly. I will be there soon too. This chapter is coming to a close, as the two of us make our way home, the real Nova Scotian home, for a rest. To be with our families, to tell as many stories as the ears will listen to. To hug and kiss and give things that we've collected for you all. To meet the newest members of our family. To try on the perfect bridesmaid dress. To see the new homes of my best friends. To regenerate and decide what in the world will come next. To spend Christmas in the only place my heart wants to go for Christmas.
I'll let you know how China goes, and I'll see you soon.
xoxoxoxoxoxxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox
ps. My prayers are with you Killens and Tuppers, and she will be in our hearts forever. <3
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