The past week has been quite something. Hard, as I imagined it would be. Saying goodbye, even if for only a year, to people I've worked with for a long time was not easy. I had a nice send off with the gang from work last Tuesday (merci Christian!), followed by a hectic couple of days trying to finish up my job. By Friday I was drained, but then started over Saturday with the even more difficult task of saying goodbye to my close friends and family. But then it has also been an amazingly heart warming week. It's not often you get an occasion to be celebrated like I was these past few days. My going away party was amazing for me. To see all the people I love and who love me one more time before my departure made me feel like the luckiest person in the world. I am very grateful to have all these people in my life and it's hard to leave them behind for now (pause now to wipe away tears). But enough sappiness for now, and onto the fun stuff!

I also received an embarrassingly huge amount of going-away gifts. An equally huge thanks to everyone for these, and I promise they will be put to good use!
Tomorrow is another big day. Final packing and heading out to the airport with Jackie, Johanne and Mom & Dad. I'll pack a few extra Kleenex for sure.
And by the way, thanks to all of you who have posted comments. It's great to get your feedback! That's it for now. Gotta go rest up and take advantage of my comfy bed one last time...
6 comments:
Bonjour Janie,
Je te souhaite un très bon voyage. Je sais que les derniers jours ont dû être éprouvant émotivement pour toi mais je suis certaine que tous t'envie et sont heureux pour toi. Nous allons être plusieurs à te suivre pas à pas et nous allons vivre avec toi une extraordinaire aventure.
Profites-en au maximum!
Ton amie Nathalie
Hi Sis,
Just read your first email from Fiji. Its a shame you can't stay there for a little while to soak up the sun . I guess that type of vacation will be for another time.
Just wanted to say hi. Thinking of you.
Talk to you soon.
Love Jackie
Bonsoir à toi! Je pense beaucoup à toi! J'espère que tout va bien pour toi! Quelles sont tes premières impressions? Est-ce plus facile que tu pensais? Donne des nouvelles et surtout profite de tout! Isa xx
Cool...where did you get all the money for the trip?
My, what a wonderful cake!?! You sister sure has talent, and lots of it!
It is wonderful to get to read your thoughts prior to you leaving on this life changing trip. I am looking forward to reading on.
My, what a wonderful cake!?! You sister sure has talent, and lots of it!
It is wonderful to get to read your thoughts prior to you leaving on this life changing trip. I am looking forward to reading on.
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