Kisses for Ashley!

I grabbed my bags from the baggage claim, and make my way to the exit. I felt as if a ping pong game was being played in my stomach as I looked around for the airport for the marello's. I was probably standing there for about 30 minutes, scared that they weren't going to show. But then I see this green shirt in a sea of dark dull colours, with two gorgeous little girls standing beside him. Truth be told, I didn't even recognize him, I just decided to walk closer. As I got closer, I looked at him with a puzzled look, and he asked, "Ashley!?" As soon as that was said a huge weight lifted off of my heart, and I excitedly replied to his question. Automatically I thought he was going for a hand shake, but no, then perhaps a hug? I asked myself. But alas! I ended up getting two kisses on the cheeks!

Wish me luck!

About 120 minutes left, before I meet my family, face to face. 

Ive never been the minority before, but as I'm sitting in Germany anxiously waiting for the plane to come, listening to all the German announcements, sitting by myself in the boarding area, and  having to say pardon so people speak English to me, I realize that I am alone. I've flown before, but not on such a long flight by myself. I've never had to take my carry on in the bathroom with me. I've always had someone there to watch my back.

 I didn't have anyone to lean against on the plane to sleep. I've barely spoken a word to anyone, my conversations are just filled with smiles and pointing.

 In spite of all of that, the butterflies in my stomach are just making me more excited.

Full of last times.

Yesterday was my last day of having long hair. I cut it off, and donated it to cancer. I am now sporting a short curly bob. I love it! I feel like a burden has been lifted!
My last shift at work was today. Au revoir terrain de golf!
Probably the last time I fill up with gas, until I get home.
My last party with my friends, tonight.
This Sunday is my last English church meeting for ten months.

My plane leaves at 12:30 pm on August 29! My last week here!