Monday, September 22, 2014
Life is Beautiful
Life is beautiful
A Father's love
A wedding dance
New Year's dreams
A toast with friends
A soldier coming home from war
The faith the hope of so much more
A brand new life, a mother's prayer
Shooting stars, ocean air
A lover's kiss, and hard goodbyes
Fireworks, Christmas lights
These are things that make us feel alive
These are the times that make us realize
Life is beautiful
-The Afters
Friday, September 19, 2014
The Final Days (Not the Apocalypse)
I can't begin to explain the strange feeling concerning how time has passed for me here in Perth. With just a week left living in this wonderful city, it seems like I just arrived, jet-lagged and discombobulated, a few weeks ago. But then again, I feel I know this city and it's inhabitants so well that I have lived here for years! I am proud to say I feel like a true Perth local.
My last weekend with my Aussie friends starts tomorrow, and is going to be packed with parties and goodbyes. Did I mention that I don't like goodbyes? Well, I don't. Why can't everyone I know in California move over here to Australia, is my question. But then, I would miss the mountains, Yosemite, and all our awesome California lakes. Oh, why can't my two worlds be mushed together like pb&j?
Anyways, that's obviously not going to happen. But I will remember this city, and the people here, and my lovely host family forever. I can't begin to describe the impact each person I have become close with has had on my life. They have encouraged me and befriended me and taught me many things about myself. Being in Australia is fun. It's a beautiful country and the weather has been awesome the last few weeks. But what makes this place special isn't the kangaroos. The people are just so beautifully welcoming and friendly that you can't help but fall in love with them all! Oh my heart, you are going to be a little torn when I head for home.
On the other hand, I am so pumped for my coming adventures. The next few weeks are going to be a dream. Literally, I feel am going to be so exhausted, what with the constant traveling and sightseeing and hiking. It'll be worth every tired muscle. A road-trip up to mid-north-western Australia, followed by two weeks touring all over New Zealand, yes, I am sure I will be ready to be home after that amazing experience. I am also excited for the adventures that are awaiting me back in California! Life will continue, but it will never be the same. Changes will take place, some pretty drastic, some pretty exciting. New schools, new towns, new career paths... I can't wait for life! It's just so much fun! I'm so thankful to the Lord for giving me this amazing opportunity to grow in my faith and personally, and that I've learned to live in the moment more than ever. You never know which day will be your last. Why not make them all spectacular?
My last weekend with my Aussie friends starts tomorrow, and is going to be packed with parties and goodbyes. Did I mention that I don't like goodbyes? Well, I don't. Why can't everyone I know in California move over here to Australia, is my question. But then, I would miss the mountains, Yosemite, and all our awesome California lakes. Oh, why can't my two worlds be mushed together like pb&j?
Anyways, that's obviously not going to happen. But I will remember this city, and the people here, and my lovely host family forever. I can't begin to describe the impact each person I have become close with has had on my life. They have encouraged me and befriended me and taught me many things about myself. Being in Australia is fun. It's a beautiful country and the weather has been awesome the last few weeks. But what makes this place special isn't the kangaroos. The people are just so beautifully welcoming and friendly that you can't help but fall in love with them all! Oh my heart, you are going to be a little torn when I head for home.
On the other hand, I am so pumped for my coming adventures. The next few weeks are going to be a dream. Literally, I feel am going to be so exhausted, what with the constant traveling and sightseeing and hiking. It'll be worth every tired muscle. A road-trip up to mid-north-western Australia, followed by two weeks touring all over New Zealand, yes, I am sure I will be ready to be home after that amazing experience. I am also excited for the adventures that are awaiting me back in California! Life will continue, but it will never be the same. Changes will take place, some pretty drastic, some pretty exciting. New schools, new towns, new career paths... I can't wait for life! It's just so much fun! I'm so thankful to the Lord for giving me this amazing opportunity to grow in my faith and personally, and that I've learned to live in the moment more than ever. You never know which day will be your last. Why not make them all spectacular?
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