In late 2013 I returned for a year away, a gap year, granted I was in my mid-twenties, but it was a time for me to explore the wonderful country and culture. A time to try and get it out of my system. I was suppose to come back to America rejuvenated and ready to continue my career that I spent a lot of time and money achieving. But after returning, the need, the urge, to return was even greater. Australia is like my drug, it's hard to kick, and all I want is more.
In early 2015 I started to save and plan for the great move. In late 2015 I found out that I was granted my permanent residency visa and started making plans for my return. Started planning for my return to the country that helps me feel whole. The country that helps me feel less anxious, where I feel like I fit in, where the food is better, the people are nicer, and the weather is better (mostly).
It comes with a lot of excitement, but a lot of sadness too. A great quote that resonates with me says,
“You will never be completely at home again, because part of your heart always will be elsewhere. That is the price you pay for the richness of loving and knowing people in more than one place.”― Miriam Adeney.Although I have had a wonderful love affair with Australia, and am very excited to return, I am leaving behind loved ones. I'm leaving behind friends, and more importantly family who I am very close with to move half way across the world. Like any good love affair-the lust fades, and some days will be harder than others, which will include homesickness and doubt about my choice. However, I must listen to my heart and return the the country that took grasp of me so many years ago. See you soon Australia.
Bye for now <3
