COMING HOME

I cannot believe we are at this point already ...we have almost hit an entire year in South Korea and away from home!  I honestly remember thinking at the beginning that I couldn't imagine how long a year would feel like, and now I can truly say that this was one of the fastest years of my entire life.  Though that may have something to do with the fact that they say that the years go faster the older that you get, and I hit 30 this year. Who knows.  Either way, it has been an incredible year.

I wasn't really sure I had this in me. I was not born with the traveling gene (though I love my time at all-inclusives) and I have never really had the urge to explore the world the same way that Wayne does.  But when life wasn't opening too many doors (career wise) for us at home, we both knew that this was the right route/path for us to take.  Not only would we be given the opportunity to be actually teaching, but we would definitely be having a life experience together.

And it was definitely a test.  Wayne has set out on these types of adventures in the past, with past girlfriends and well ...let's just say that it didn't work out.  And it was somewhat of a running joke that people didn't think he should embark on this journey with me for fear that it would go the same way. But low and behold ...we are coming up to less than 2 weeks before we will be coming home and I think we are going to make it! Though ...don't count your chickens I suppose.

This is really just an update that we will be home by the end of August, but I will say this. I have loved this year. There is nothing quite like being away from your family & friends to really truly learn to appreciate what you have in your life.  But it was also a unique experience that has given us so many memories and friendships that I am certain will last the rest of our lives.  Okay, I am realistic, maybe only a couple - but those 2 are worth every second of this year.

That said, I'm ready to come home.