Lasts and Goodbyes

The past week or so I've been thinking primarily in terms of "lasts"

Today was my last Friday in Berlin.

Today was (most likely) the last sunny day that I'll spend in Berlin.

Yesterday was the last time I'll have to present an art project in German (well, hopefully in any language).

Today was the last day that I'll go to IES.

Yesterday was the last day that I'll see most of the friends that I've made this term.

Wednesday was the last day that I'll do laundry at my host-family's apartment.



I leave Berlin to go to Stuttgart in 41 hours.  41 hours.  I can't even accurately describe how I'm feeling right now.  It's some combination of sadness, thankfulness, joy, accomplishment, and some more sadness. I'm sad because I'm leaving Berlin and I really don't want to.  I could honestly see myself living here for the rest of my life (or at least for a while).  I'm thankful for all of the wonderful people that I've met and for the fact that I've survived this term.  I'm joyful/happy because I'll be spending Christmas and New Years with my mom, stepdad, brother, and step-grandma in the south of Germany.  I just can't believe that my time here is over already.  I can't wait to see my friends and family at home, but I'm also not ready to leave yet...

I'll maybe post tomorrow, but I think I'll continue posting in this blog until I'm back in the states so you can read about my adventures over Christmas and New Years!