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Aug

The Journey Begins

Well I sold everything I owned in a two month time period.   It is weird that my only possessions can be checked onto a plane and taken around the world with me.  I was sad to see some stuff go (like my civic that I had for 9 1/2 years), but for the most part it felt kind of good to get rid of all of the junk I had consumed in the last 4 1/2 years.

This past week was full of goodbyes.  I met up with friends and family, we conversed, had a great time, and then said our goodbyes.  I cried a lot this past week.  I cried the most on Saturday and Sunday when I had to say goodbye to my grandma.  I even cry now a little thinking of her.  My grandmother  and grandfather raised me.   My grandfather passed away a few years ago and I have been spending a lot of time with my grammy.  I have a bond with her that may be tighter than any mother and daughter can have.  We just get each other.  It is funny though she never cried about me leaving.  She was excited and even pushed me out the door on Sunday because I wouldn’t stop hugging her.

Now I am in Dubai and have officially started a new branch of my life.  I have no idea what the future holds.  I have no idea what I am going to do with my life.  I know I will be getting on a plane to Kochi at the end of August, but I have no clue what I will do until then and after I arrive.  I don’t feel like I need to know those things right now.  I am happy and ready to see what will become of the next year of my life