back to reality

I was just reading a friend’s blog where he commented on a trip to phuket being an escape from reality. well, i know EXACTLY how that feels.

for almost a month since I left for the States, I had been counting down. God knows I worked darn hard  last semester – work, tuition, school, church etc. I just needed to get a way and not do any of it…and spend time with T. It was an awesome month. Being in the States brought back many memories and I was able to spend some time in Champaign laughing and catching up with friends. Travelled the east coast with T and his family and they were awesome too.

now that the holiday is over, I’m left with a slightly empty feeling. almost the same feeling I had when I got back from study abroad in this time last year. this time, I have a whole list of things to do and look forward to:

1) Honours Thesis/School 

2) Work commitment

3) My tutees. I really love them.

4) Church – cell group, nursery etc.

5) Spending time at home

6) working out the whole Masters business

everytime I leave the States, it’s always a bit shitty because it means i’m going far far away from where T is. It’s bittersweet.

well, enough whinging.

On the flight back, I reflected on how thankful I hould be for all the people and opportunities in my life. I truly am thankful for many things.

As the new year settles in with me (or me with the new year, rather) my wish for the 2012 is simple and I hope it comes true: may the people in my life stay healthy and happy. to my friends and family: I love you, I really do!