Here, at the end of all things…

I am finally at the end of my great adventure. I am flying home from LA with my mom and sister beside me and my dad in front. The plane ride is fine (not the top notch service like I received on Air New Zealand, but I’ll take what I can get) and my grandma (knowing my heart’s desire) packed us some bagels and peanut butter and honey – I was starting to have withdrawal symptoms!

Looking back on the past 3 months, I am rather impressed with all that my friends and I packed into our time abroad! My favorite weekend was the South Island Adventure (last wknd in New Zealand) and the biggest thrill was probably bungee jumping. I’ve made so many wonderful friends, Drew and Katherine and Aerin and Tiffany and Tomas and Charity and Sheri and … (the list goes on). We already have one trip somewhat planned. Sometime soon, a whole group of us are going to Chattanooga! It’ll be a lot of fun – I can’t wait! I’m looking forward to the drive in movie theatre.

This study abroad was the most fantastic semester of college yet, and I will remember it a lifetime. Thank you to my new (it seems like I’ve known you forever) friends who journeyed with me across the world, and thank you to my family and friends back home who so lovingly awaited my return.

Now it’s time for a new adventure – one which is just beginning, and only God knows which direction it will take me. God bless!