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Published: January 27th 2012January 27th 2012
FamJam
My family and I at my BEd graduation.
• my bed and pillow
• personal space
• English Breakfast tea
• Diet Coke (not so much since I left Korea, but in Yongin it was non-existent)
• teaching/daily routines
I'd been feeling homesick while I fell ill in Beijing, but it hit an all-time high at the Beijing airport, while walking to our gate (the furthest possible gate away, of course).
Gate E07
Flight AC 8353
Toronto
My heart sank.
I can't tell you how much part of me wanted to bail on the rest of my trip, go home, and wake up in my own bed Friday morning. Obviously I'm glad I came to Hong Kong and am continuing on my trip, but my God, it was tempting!
Homesickness is when...
• you wish your mom was there to take care of you when you're sick.
• your dad isn't here to solve your computer problems.
• your brother touches his computer monitor, hoping to feel your face
BFFaeae
Kate and Michelle at the Boston Public Garden (after visiting Fajitas and 'Ritas).
• you reach for your phone to send your BFFaeae a text message about some ridiculous inside joke when you realize your phone doesn't work on this side of the world.
I miss you guys back home. I don't say it nearly enough. I love you.
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Why watch all those tv programs and movies about exotic destinations when you can just visit them yourself?
I feel as though I constantly have the travel bug. So far, my travels have taken me to different parts of Canada, the United States, Mexico, England, France and Switzerland. This time around, I am going to teach English at a Winter Camp in Korea. While I'm that far away from home, I'm hoping to explore other parts of Asia.
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Date: 28th January 2012
Thanks!
I couldn't believe how stupidly homesick I was Thursday night. I was never that homesick kid. I can remember my mom telling me stories about how when I went to my first GG camp I couldn't get rid of her fast enough to get on the bus while my friends were still in tears. I'm so glad that I'm doing this. When else do I have the flexibility to? *hugs!* :)
From Blog: Combatting Homesickness
Thanks!
I couldn't believe how stupidly homesick I was Thursday night. I was never that homesick kid. I can remember my mom telling me stories about how when I went to my first GG camp I couldn't get rid of her fast enough to get on the bus while my friends were still in tears. I'm so glad that I'm doing this. When else do I have the flexibility to? *hugs!* :)
From Blog: Combatting Homesickness
Date: 28th January 2012
why is the world so big......
The world is so big so that you would be able travel to every culture to show them that Love and Hope is possible if they use their "HEARTS" before they use their minds. You have become the perfect Daughter in every sense you could possibly be and you make me so proud of your confidence to accomplish what you have set your goals to be. I knew your future was going to be the brighest star in the sky the moment you opened your beautiful Blue eye's and smiled up at the world...you didn't even cry! It was that moment I knew my world was complete and you haven't looked back since,lol I have been telling perfect strangers where you are and what your doing and they are so captivated by my stories they call you "Wonder Woman" I know boy are we old....nah your just that inspiring! So as I write your heading onto another airplane for another touch of culture shock and surpirises. I admire you so much for having the heart to "go for it" and make the best out of what your dealt with and no matter how frustrating the world can be, you always find a way to turn it into a Smile. Wander on Little One and I'll be walking beside you when I meditate and seek out your aura, I miss you ever minute of the day until I hear Skype ringing and my heart skips a beat because then I know I have connected with you, its funny how that works for me huh? Have lots of fun in Singapore and enjoy the spender that is everywhere along your path in life. All My Love Dad
From Blog: Combatting Homesickness
why is the world so big......
The world is so big so that you would be able travel to every culture to show them that Love and Hope is possible if they use their "HEARTS" before they use their minds. You have become the perfect Daughter in every sense you could possibly be and you make me so proud of your confidence to accomplish what you have set your goals to be. I knew your future was going to be the brighest star in the sky the moment you opened your beautiful Blue eye's and smiled up at the world...you didn't even cry! It was that moment I knew my world was complete and you haven't looked back since,lol I have been telling perfect strangers where you are and what your doing and they are so captivated by my stories they call you "Wonder Woman" I know boy are we old....nah your just that inspiring! So as I write your heading onto another airplane for another touch of culture shock and surpirises. I admire you so much for having the heart to "go for it" and make the best out of what your dealt with and no matter how frustrating the world can be, you always find a way to turn it into a Smile. Wander on Little One and I'll be walking beside you when I meditate and seek out your aura, I miss you ever minute of the day until I hear Skype ringing and my heart skips a beat because then I know I have connected with you, its funny how that works for me huh? Have lots of fun in Singapore and enjoy the spender that is everywhere along your path in life. All My Love Dad
From Blog: Combatting Homesickness
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homesick hugs :-)
I TOTALLY know how you are feeling!!!!!!! You are never alone when you carry your family and friends with you in your heart :-) As much as we miss you, we are even more in awe of your courage to follow your dreams and live the adventure! We live vicariously through your stories of life on the other side. Be safe and have fun, Hugs Me!
From Blog: Combatting Homesickness