The Good-Byes

From elementary to college I've had pretty much the same pool of friends; one reason being because Hawai'i is very small and second because we all lived in the same neighborhood so coming together to hangout was really easy. After leaving Hawai'i to go to Hong Kong I was forced to meet and make completely new friends. Through common goals and interests I was able to meet a bunch of exchange and local friends. Although it has only been a little over four months ago since I've learned their names, I sometimes feel as if we have been friends for many years.

I've always been the person who remembers and cherishes everyone I've meet and the experiences we've shared. To this day I'm still friends with a couple people whom I've meet at a three day leadership camp during my junior year in High School.

It wasn't till the day everyone started leaving that it had hit me, the chances of us seeing each other again is slim to none. Everything felt very bitter sweet at that time. I was happy to have met them and had wonderful adventures together. But to watch them all leave one by one and return home was something very difficult to do.

Through this experience I've finally been able to relate to the quote above. At the end of this semester when I have to return back home, I will probably be balling my eyes out because I will miss the wonderful group of friends I've made, my independent free lifestyle, and the this very active city.

And I know for a fact, that Hawai'i will not look or feel the same to me anymore.

"The bad news is time flies. The good news is you're the pilot." - Michael Altshuler