So this has been a post that I have been writing for several months, and I would say that I debate this decision frequently. The number one question I'm asked by my friends here and back home is "Are you staying?" There are pros and cons to both choices. Every time I spend time with my friends and their family I'm reminded that when I return home I will be living in the same city as my parents. I haven't lived near them since I was in Cali (5 years ago), the thought of being able to have Sunday night dinners, not missing birthdays, holidays, or having to travel significant distances for Christmas is very appealing. But when I was in NC I wasn't very happy, and I would be returning to the same state. I'm hopeful that a bigger, more urban city may have more things to offer me, but I struggle a lot with my personal/religious/political views, because they are vastly different than the majority of those I have met in NC. Australia has been a wonderful place, I have done and seen more in the half a year here, than I did in the past 4 years back home. I have several friends around here, and am finding it easier to meet and make friends than back in NC. I enjoy their way of life, their food, and the majority of people that I've met have similar views on life as me. But my family is very far away, and although I'm having a fantastic time I'm reminded frequently that I am an outsider here, still trying to learn the language and culture, and missing some things and defiantly people from back home. As I still have several months left, there is plenty of time to make this decision, but as of now I'm very torn between the two and unsure what decision I will make.
Bye for now <3
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