You say goodbye, I say hello
This year is full of goodbyes. It's a bittersweet symphony. On the one hand we have those fantastic memories of awesome times. Of magical Disney moments; of nights we went out, dancing wild & free; of hours we just spent sitting there and talking about all the world and his brother.
And now, one after another, those people leave. I remember the first time saying goodbye, in September. At that point I just got here a few weeks before.
In the meantime there were quite a bunch of people leaving. And every goodbye hits me again like it's the first. Because in the time that we spent here, the precious time in and around our Disney bubble, we create exceptional friendships. Fantastic, disparate, close.
In such a short amount of time we go through a lot, we experience so many things that bring us so close together.
And on the other hand - that is exactly what makes those goodbyes so painful.
And now, the worst goodbye is imminently ahead of me, us. Emsie, my roommate, my soul sister, my partner in crime. I will miss you so much.
All those nights we spent with - more or less - philosophical conversations. Days we spent in pleasant silence at the couch. Hours in which you supported and understood me and build me up again, no matter which doubts crossed my mind. Our movie nights with horror movies, after which we went to bed super paranoid (Me more than you!). Our girl's nights out, voodoo cups and jars, yeah even your imitations of Captain Morgan. I will miss all of this.
So, let's live for the moment. Let us enjoy every single snatch. Cherish the happy minutes, hours, days. The little things, that make you smile. Hold on to them, let them be your campfire, that warms you up in colder times. And now, one after another, those people leave. I remember the first time saying goodbye, in September. At that point I just got here a few weeks before.
In the meantime there were quite a bunch of people leaving. And every goodbye hits me again like it's the first. Because in the time that we spent here, the precious time in and around our Disney bubble, we create exceptional friendships. Fantastic, disparate, close.
In such a short amount of time we go through a lot, we experience so many things that bring us so close together.
And on the other hand - that is exactly what makes those goodbyes so painful.
And now, the worst goodbye is imminently ahead of me, us. Emsie, my roommate, my soul sister, my partner in crime. I will miss you so much.
And all those fantastic memories that will last forever. Starting with saying "good night" with my phone case. Our trip to Saint Augustine, hunting raccoons (SCHUH, SCHUH!) while camping, jumping into the ice cold water at the crack of dawn. Spontaneous karaoke-sessions in our living room, decorating the christmas tree, "Heads Up!". The last camping trip, you mastering the art of making fire and game nights, where you didn't understand the rules. All those days and nights that you caught me and put my mind at ease when I was feeling bad. That I automatically open a can of beer for you when I open the fridge. The remaining time at Disney will not be the same without you.
All those nights we spent with - more or less - philosophical conversations. Days we spent in pleasant silence at the couch. Hours in which you supported and understood me and build me up again, no matter which doubts crossed my mind. Our movie nights with horror movies, after which we went to bed super paranoid (Me more than you!). Our girl's nights out, voodoo cups and jars, yeah even your imitations of Captain Morgan. I will miss all of this.
Because no one can take that away from us. We laugh until the early morning, pause for a moment, when the silence lingers over the breaking dawn. We dance at the beach, our beats are the waves cracking upon the shore. We close our eyes while listening to a concert, and the bass drum conducts our heartbeat.
We get up, go to work, ready for what the day might bring. And when we come home and open the door, we know that not only roomies, but actually a part of our family is waiting for us. We hug each other for minutes for no specific reasons. Because we're thankful for this time of our life. For all those moments we will never forget.
This year is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. And despite all the doubts here and there, I wouldn't trade this experience for anything in the world.
I miss you already. But I'm sure it's not a farewell, it's "see you soon"!
No matter where the journey might lead us until we meet again.
I love you guys!