Today began as a very normal Monday morning, a little lazy to get up after a few free days. After the week I had last week, I was happy to get started with a new one so I got up feeling good, though a little annoyed by the election results.
Everything was normal for about half an hour. Then the roller coaster took off, as I checked my email and I couldn't believe my eyes. I had wondered what my reaction to that email would be like and I had not expected the immediate disbelief or the utter freezing that happened. Then the shaking started, a scream escaped my mouth (luckily it was already past nine) and tears started to pour down my cheeks. A wild joy rushed through me as the news really sank in.
So, I got accepted to exchange for next spring to Lima, Peru. Now that I've had the entire day to freak out about it, I can calmly present the news here, though I am screaming of joy inside every time I think about it. A year from now I will be at the other side of the world, surrounded by completely different people, a different culture, a different language. And tons of different, new experiences I cannot wait to gain.
Even though I knew my chances were pretty good, it still shocks me to hear that I actually got accepted. Well, I still have to apply separately to the university there but I hear it is really rare for them to deny a place that has already been granted here. In March I will say goodbye for a while to my life here and write a new, exciting chapter of my life. I will miss everyone insanely, but I know it will be worth it.
Funny, how things work out. Just last night I told my friend that apart from one area of life, I have it all. I am exactly where I feel I belong, I am young, alive, healthy, surrounded by wonderful people. I have a loving family and incredible friends and a meaning in my life. I am doing what I love, learning about who I am and making memories every step of the way. I've got it all and I'm happy, and that's when I got even more.
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