I am SO excited to come home! I haven't seen my family and friends in 8 months. Sooo much has happened in that time and so much more is going to happen during the month of May!
I hope that I will get a chance to spend time with as many family members and friends as possible!
I'm so excited but there are a few things I am apprehensive about. These are a few things I am thinking about:
- In Indonesia, you drive on the left side of the road. I don't drive here but it has still taken some time to get used to it. I think it will be weird being on the right side of the road when I get home.
- Here, because I don't speak Indonesian, I tune out a lot of conversations going on around me. I have been told that everything will seem SO loud when I get home since I am not used to being able to understand everyone talking. This will be interesting.
- Maybe I won't want to go back to Indonesia. Maybe I won't love Chicago anymore.
- Jakarta is so polluted; I am worried about passing out from all the relatively clean air once I arrive in Illinois.
- Maybe I will have nothing interesting to talk about. I have been living overseas for 8 months but am afraid I don't have any interesting stories. Please remember that what you have been doing for the past 8 months is interesting to me and I want to know everything.
- All my pictures are online. I didn't print any out. I will have nothing to show you. :(
- I have a lot more gray hair now compared to when I left. And more wrinkles. I want to blame it on Jakarta but I think it's just age.
All this aside, I can't believe I have been gone for so long! I can't WAIT to be updated on your lives!
xoxoliz
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Sometimes when the road gets rough;
Just close your eyes and dream.
Of where this journey's taking you;
And the results that it will bring.
For dreams aren't just for dreamers;
They're hope for everyone.
Of a better life and better times;
And sweet memories to come.
And if sometimes you feel as though;
Your struggle is in vain.
Remember, please, you're worth it all;
And you have so much to gain.
Then trudge on through with dignity;
And be proud of who you are.
And love yourself for traveling;
The road where dreams seem far.
And when your journey's over;
and this battle is all done.
Your dreams will become reality;
And you can say "I WON"!
Naji
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