Yesterday was my last day in Amman and I
feel so… weird. I’ve gotten so attached to Jordan but at the same time I want
to go home and see my family. It all kind of evens out and makes me feel numb
towards everything. I literally can’t believe my semester abroad is over and
I’m going home- the reality really hasn’t set in. I’m going back to the world
of iphones, having to dress fashionably, being under age- womppp, and always
speaking English- boring??. I’m always going to be just another person, having
to follow the rules instead of being “am American” being able to sweet talk my
way into anything! I’m really excited to see my dog though, and to drink
regular coffee, and to be able to take showers and wear clean clothes every
day. Besides these trivial things, I’m really going to miss Jordan and I know I
will always look back on this semester and cherish every second of it. I
learned so much about myself and where I come from, and I learned such an immense
amount about America, the Middle East, and our relations-I am now confident in my ability to truly understand the world
in ways I never could have dreamed of without this experience.
Yesterday I took my last final, packed-up,
and went downtown with Alex to our favorite restaurant- Hashems. Our friends
stopped by unexpectedly, and that was when I realized I was never going to see
most of these people again, and that’s when reality sunk in. When I went to bed
I felt so strange knowing today would be my last sunrise in Amman, but it was a
beautiful one. As the plane took off from the airport, the sun was rising, and
I caught my last glimpse of the city that has given me so much. I hope one day
I can return, but, for now, this semester is the first step of my journey and I
will never forget my time in Amman.
-Blonde Girl Out
No comments:
Post a Comment