40 more days.
I feel like an emotional wreck lately.
I have never expected myself to be homesick prior to Exchange because I've seen myself as an independent individual. I saw exchange as a chance for me to be away from my family - giving me the freedom I've been yearning since young. Little did I know how hefty the freedom price tag is. First month into Exchange, I was already dying to be home. What kept me going were the events lined up. From the orientation party to my Dad and Sister's arrival in Zurich, from the short getaway every alternate weekend to the London trip with Huin. I found myself counting down with excitement.
I cried on the second last night in Rome - and I have been crying everyday ever since. It hit me so hard that Huin will be leaving in several days and I will be back alone. I had nothing else to look forward to. I have no plans for Christmas, no plans for New Year. The exorbitant flight tickets further pulled me back from traveling to meet my close friends.
Thankfully there are still a few friends in Zurich to spend the festive period with. We have no concrete plans yet but I'm just utterly thankful for their presence. Meeting them during this exchange may have been the greatest blessing because they have been so helpful and easy to hang out with.
I can't wait to surround myself with people I love again.
I have never expected myself to be homesick prior to Exchange because I've seen myself as an independent individual. I saw exchange as a chance for me to be away from my family - giving me the freedom I've been yearning since young. Little did I know how hefty the freedom price tag is. First month into Exchange, I was already dying to be home. What kept me going were the events lined up. From the orientation party to my Dad and Sister's arrival in Zurich, from the short getaway every alternate weekend to the London trip with Huin. I found myself counting down with excitement.
I cried on the second last night in Rome - and I have been crying everyday ever since. It hit me so hard that Huin will be leaving in several days and I will be back alone. I had nothing else to look forward to. I have no plans for Christmas, no plans for New Year. The exorbitant flight tickets further pulled me back from traveling to meet my close friends.
Thankfully there are still a few friends in Zurich to spend the festive period with. We have no concrete plans yet but I'm just utterly thankful for their presence. Meeting them during this exchange may have been the greatest blessing because they have been so helpful and easy to hang out with.
I can't wait to surround myself with people I love again.
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