As I've said before, and a couple of you keep reiterating my own words back to me: Without farewells then we wouldn't know how much these relationships really mean.
What's going through my mind?
Of course, all the great things I am leaving behind. I left an incredible job that allowed me to meet some of the most positive, helpful, skilled people I know. Working at Apple again is one of my few goals that I will try to accomplish as hard as I plan out my adventures. What a phenomenal experience.
Leaving my friends and family behind. I can't believe how many of you reach out to me to give support. I've barely left the PA border and all I have is love and encouragement. You guys are my rock to everything. Not just traveling. You all help me an incredible amount. Not sure what to say. I'm always overwhelmed with how you all show up.
Speaking of being overwhelmed. I had no intentions in being or finding a relationship before I left. A few weeks ago, I was starting my last few weeks of working at Apple, right after my return from Canada. I was running full force ahead at work, taking on whatever I could, at the best of my ability. A new hire came in to work at our store. Unfortunately I was just coming back and she was leaving for training elsewhere. Another week or so goes by. I can't say it enough that I feel so incredibly honored to have met this person. We started talking about different things like volunteering and going abroad (both obvious passions of mine). Naturally I started rambling about my documentary, THIS IS UGANDA. I rambled and probably made a fool of myself, as always. She took that opportunity to watch the documentary that night. She came in and sent me an email giving me some feedback. I was shocked that she watched it that night. This girl ain't half bad! :D
For those if you who do not know about my Facebook friend request phobia. I don't friend anyone at all. For some reason I did not hesitate at all to try and find this girl. My fingers clicked 'add friend' and then my mind started freaking out asking 'what have you done!?' Luckily it wasn't as bad as I had thought it would be. XD
Only having her not accept the request immediately or within the next day or two, made me think I was being creepy.
So I approached her at work, asked if I added the right person or not, and within a few minutes after her shift was over she added me. Crazy how a dumb social media website can make you go nuts right? ;-)
I had it in the bag. We exchanged phone numbers over FB, and kept chatting over the next week.
Eventually, we formed a bond just over conversation. Next thing I know we were hanging out for the next two and a half weeks.
This person is so supportive of me, and can't wait for me to come back of course. What's even better, she can't wait for me to have this experience.
This trip just turned into something new. It turned into a partnership. A group effort. Last night she gave me an amazing gift, very personal, and thoughtful. She gave me something to bring along with me that touches base on the many things I care about. How she was even able to do this from only seeing each other a couple weeks is insane. Feels like we've known each other for quite a while. I know this is crazy. I know it's not fair to either of us to call it a relationship after only finding each other for a few weeks before I left. I know it's not fair to expect her to wait, or for me to wait 7 months. When she gave me this gift, full of memories, best wishes from peers, and pieces that are unknown which will be revealed later on through dates and specific moments..
It is then that I realized I am not leaving anyone behind. I'm bringing everyone with me. Thank you so much Kat.
We both are hoping for the best obviously, but there is so much that is still unknown. We definitely care for each other a lot. And that's about all I care about right now.
Here is a taste of what to expect:
California is up first.
Then India.
This is far more than a journey for myself.
Love all of ya!!! Ps I miss all of you already and my cat, haha.
~Harry
Remember, there is always more good in a day than bad, sometimes you just have to look for it.
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