Instead of just listing names, I would like to list actions. So here is a sincere, heartfelt thank you to anyone who has:
- Video chatted with me. You have no idea how big of a difference it makes in my life when I get to hear your voice and see your face.
- Sent me a package or letter. It's expensive and inconvenient to send me packages, which is why I am so flattered when anyone goes to the trouble to do so.
- Asked me how I really am. Everyone wants to hear that every day is the best day of my life, that I never work and I am basically on a super long vacation with never ending resources. It helps when you guys keep it real.
- Surprised me. I love surprises, whether it be a gift, an email, a phone call, a gesture-- it doesn't matter. I love that you put the effort into catching me off guard with something that makes me smile.
- Written me an extra long email. I love life updates. Again, people are under the impression that I have endless amounts of interesting stuff to say and can't be bothered with a boring, US based life. Wrong. I am dying to know how you are and what you are doing, so I really appreciate when you take the time to tell me.
- Commented on my blog. I started this blog to keep in touch and to document my life abroad. It's nice to know people care enough to read it.
- Met me for an extended coffee, lunch, dinner, etc. I love having long conversations with people who have interesting things to say. I've always been picky with friends and I feel lucky to have the friends I have here. I certainly chose quality over quantity and I don't regret it.
I think each of you know who you are. I love you all so much. Things might not always go right for me and I may be the pickiest person in the world when it comes to choosing who I will spend time with, but that mindset has brought me to you, and for that I am grateful.
Here are photos representing my first few months here.
June
July
August
September
October
