My last post from Germany....for now

I've never been good at goodbyes. I usually completely freak out, rush around at the last minute, forget to say goodbye to someone, forget to buy something for someone, feel like I'll never finish packing, and generally get too stressed to be too sad. This time is pretty much the same, except that I'm a bit more calm. It may be because I'm still not used to the idea of going home.

Germany has been my home for the past ten months. It will be strange to not live here anymore, not see the same places, not shop at the same stores, not have lunch and coffee with the same friends. Of course, I can barely contain my excitement at the fact that I get to see my friends and family back home. But it's still not real to me yet. I don't know if it will be more real when I get on the train to Frankfurt, or when I get on the plane from Frankfurt to Dallas, or if it will take me until I arrive at XNA for me to understand that it has really happened. Maybe I still won't realize it for a few days. Regardless of when I do realize it though, it still hasn't sunk in yet. 

For now, this is my last post from Germany. I'm sure I'll come back some day. Maybe it will be just for a visit, or maybe I'll get a job here again. I don't know what the future holds for me. But I do know this has been a great experience. I have gained valuable knowledge professionally, and amazing friendships personally. 

Thank you Germany. Auf Wiedersehen.