The Night Before the Flight

I couldn't sleep last night and I likely won't be able to sleep tonight either. When I stop to think about it, I feel sad leaving behind my friends and family to immigrate to another country. I keep reminding myself that we're making the right decision, we have the opportunity of a lifetime. Just gotta push through. 

We underestimated the amount of luggage my boyfriend and I would need so now his parents will be giving us one of theirs. I want to say I'm thankful and express my gratitude for their help and hospitality, but there's no real way for me to convey the magnitude of my appreciation. 

So, this post is for everyone. For my family, my friends, my teachers, everyone who helped me get to this point. I'm a little freaked out, wondering if we'll make it and stick it through the employment contract, if everything will be OK, if we'll be happy there. Whatever happens, even if we come back earlier than expected, it'll be alright. The support of my loved ones is the initial fuel to get me going. Thank you all for bringing me here. 

It won't be easy. But we'll enjoy ourselves, learn a lot, and hopefully return bettered by the experience. Plus now I'll know what it feels like to be, in my mother's words, "a fucking immigrant" ;)