Re-encounters
Tuesday, 22. September 2009, 08:19:12
So here I am again. Did anyone miss me? I've had really busy times recently, so haven't been able to post as much as I'd like to, but still here I am again. 
Since the last proper full text post, a lot has happened. I've had quite a few visitors such as my parents, my sister, some friends. It was really great. I might have said that before, but it really feels good to me to share my current life with these people I love. One thing is to show them the direction your life is taking through e-mails, skype or something like that. Another thing is having the opportunity to bring them in to your so called “new life”. And that is why I love having these friends visit me.
On the other side of things, I also love going to visit them.
The most recent of these trips around Europe was truly amazing. It was the end of a cycle, or very close to that. As you (at least those I know personally) know, back in 2005 I spent six months living in the US. I spent the autumn semester in San Diego as an exchange student, then went to Chicago for an internship. Six incredible months, meeting terrific people and opening my eyes to the world more than ever.
In those six months, I made some friends who I can't describe. But after that, I had to go back to Rio, while they were almost all either in the US or in Europe, and I did not know where or when I would see them again. Almost four year later, at the moment I knew I was coming to Norway, my first obsession was to see them. I had been lucky enough already to have a visit still in Rio, but that had been way too long ago too. So these visit were my priority.
And they paid off beautifully. I've seen different cities while doing so, but most importantly, I've seen them happy and that made me even happier. To see them with people they love, to meet the people who make them happy, to see them pushing forward with their lives and even starting a new life gave me so much joy, so much happiness that I felt more complete. And I guess that's why it was the end of a cycle. They had all passed through a checkpoint in our lives with “flying colours” and made me real proud to be their friend.
I'm still missing meeting an extremely important person who, as the others, makes me smile (and cry) when I think of her. But I guess I'll have to wait a bit more to meet her again, but with no doubt, it will be with the same feelings.
I still miss you, my dear VA chicas!!!! :')
PS: Don't you dare to forget about our deal! Next year!!!
Since the last proper full text post, a lot has happened. I've had quite a few visitors such as my parents, my sister, some friends. It was really great. I might have said that before, but it really feels good to me to share my current life with these people I love. One thing is to show them the direction your life is taking through e-mails, skype or something like that. Another thing is having the opportunity to bring them in to your so called “new life”. And that is why I love having these friends visit me.
On the other side of things, I also love going to visit them.
The most recent of these trips around Europe was truly amazing. It was the end of a cycle, or very close to that. As you (at least those I know personally) know, back in 2005 I spent six months living in the US. I spent the autumn semester in San Diego as an exchange student, then went to Chicago for an internship. Six incredible months, meeting terrific people and opening my eyes to the world more than ever.In those six months, I made some friends who I can't describe. But after that, I had to go back to Rio, while they were almost all either in the US or in Europe, and I did not know where or when I would see them again. Almost four year later, at the moment I knew I was coming to Norway, my first obsession was to see them. I had been lucky enough already to have a visit still in Rio, but that had been way too long ago too. So these visit were my priority.
And they paid off beautifully. I've seen different cities while doing so, but most importantly, I've seen them happy and that made me even happier. To see them with people they love, to meet the people who make them happy, to see them pushing forward with their lives and even starting a new life gave me so much joy, so much happiness that I felt more complete. And I guess that's why it was the end of a cycle. They had all passed through a checkpoint in our lives with “flying colours” and made me real proud to be their friend.
I'm still missing meeting an extremely important person who, as the others, makes me smile (and cry) when I think of her. But I guess I'll have to wait a bit more to meet her again, but with no doubt, it will be with the same feelings.
I still miss you, my dear VA chicas!!!! :')
PS: Don't you dare to forget about our deal! Next year!!!
WIDGETIZE
Anonymous # 22. September 2009, 22:40
Yeah, I miss(ed) you, if that counts ;)! And, I think it's really good you came to Europe, to see your old friends, and meet new ones, ikke sant? :) It's so impressive the way you write about your friends, and I am proud to be one of them.
And that someone you miss specially... What did I miss :)? Sorry, I can't help my Balkanian curiosity :)...
Well, I'll hope I make you smile when you think of me at least, and don't you forget our "next year" deal! :)
Anonymous # 23. September 2009, 04:08
I'm feeling sentimental now... I miss you too!
NYC 2010! :D
Patrick # 23. September 2009, 10:19
The friend that I specially miss is Kristine, who is part of the gang, but the only one I haven't had the chance to see again. She is really sweet and I talked to her a bit on her b-day which was right after my last trip.
and for sure, Sarajevo is a priority for 2010.
@kristine - how do you think I was feeling when I wrote this?
NYC 2010! I support this campaign. Let's hope it works.