Departure

[bits from my final journal entry; July 5]

It's nearly 9 pm, which means my flight will begin boarding within the next 25 minutes. 

I just underwent what was the absolute hardest goodbye of my life.

Despite how tough this all is, I find solace in knowing that from the very moment I first stepped foot in Nadi until now, I have LOVED Fiji.

I have always known that traveling will be among the pinnacles of my life – it's partly why I chose to major in International Relations. I know I should feel nothing short of grateful that my first time living away from home was in a country as incredible as this one. I arrived here a girl who thought she knew so much, but leave having learnt far more through a wealth of experiences that epitomize love, culture, knowledge and joy. My last few days in Fiji were spent in my Fijian home, with a couple of my best girls and with my favourite person in this world doing what we do best – having fun & loving life =)

I can honestly say that I will be back in the South Pacific someday... with arms wide open <3