Since I am coming home for a short visit in less than 2 weeks, I have been thinking more and more about what a miss about home, what I don't and what I've learned. I have compiled a list of things I miss from Ontario and things I love about B.C.
What I Miss:
* Dollarama.
* Long car rides with music blasting and singing at the top of my lungs.
* Being able to just pop around the corner to see my friends.
* Being in the same timezone with my loved ones...three hours really does make a difference.
* JC's Bagels and ACE bread.
* An oven.
* Not having to walk up a huge hill to get home...(but who are we kidding...I only walk down that hill..not up it - thats what buses are for!).
* Hugs from my mom and dad.
* The Follicle to get my eyebrows waxed. I do not trust anyone else!
* McMaster. As eager as I was to leave, I won't forget that place for the opportunities it gave me, academic and not.
* Marilus... I will be pissed at myself for admiting this...but that place was such an important part of my life.
* Having a proper working camera.
* 45 minutes to get to Toronto, for only $16 return.
There have got to be more...
What I Don't Miss:
* Looking out my window and seeing Duchess. Now I look out my window and see building 2...but beyond building 2 is MOUNTAINS!
* The power that I gave other people to make me feel small. It hasn't happened in 6 months...and will never happen again. You are the one that allows others to treat you this way, and now I refuse.
* Having to check in with anyone about where I am going, who I'm with and when I'll be back. I had a lot of freedom at home - but there was always a common courtesy I had to give of my whereabouts.
Can't think of anything else at the moment.
What I Have Learned About Myself:
* I am pretty funny - and HNH is now gone.
* I am a strong independent woman. I have the power and choice to do whatever I want with my life.
* I am happy right here working my 55 hr weeks, partying and saving for whatever I want.
* I do not have to go to Teacher's College if I don't want...no one has the right to tell me what I should do. However, if I do decide that is what I want... I know it will be the right decision because I have taken the time for myself to reflect about it.
* I am able to take care of myself without anyones help.
* I am motivated. I knew I wasn't getting enough hours at my job so I got off my ass and made sure I can afford to stay here. I am whittling down my OSAP loan, saving money and did it all by myself. I am a completely autonomous adult. It feels good to take responsibility for my life and everything that comes with it (good and bad).
I can't wait to see what the next 6 months will be like. Life is exciting :D
Thanks for reading!
Lots of love, Hails
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