I have been at home for about three and a half weeks now, and it has been incredible. It has been filled with the laughter of my friends, the love of my family and the excitement of me. All the times I said I missed being at home, I never realized exactly what that meant. I have missed being surrounded by people that know me and love me, I have missed being surrounded by people that I know and love.
The entire time I have been at home, I have kept reminding myself that I would be leaving again at the beginning of September. I am not exactly thrilled about going back to Taiwan to teach for another year, but it is the easiest way for me to get what I want out of life, and I have set goals for myself that I aim to complete.
But now, life has thrown the ultimate unfairness at my best friend and the time is not right for me to go. I am staying in Toronto to get as much of her as I possibly can, and to give as much of myself as I am able. And no, I don't feel as though I am putting my life on hold. I feel as though I am going to benefit the greatest by spending time with someone that makes me feel like the greatest person on earth. Every time I am with her, I not only learn something about her, but I learn something about me. I learn something about life. I learn how to be a better friend, how to laugh, how to cry, and how to love. And if the whole purpose of life is to keep learning, than she, is my greatest teacher. Always a teacher.
Posted by Kate at 9:49 AM |
