I have spent the last couple of months saying goodbye. I have said farewell to family, my beloved dog, a job, our house, friends close and not so close. Apart from the obvious tears with my Mum and Dad, it has been quite a numbing experience and I have put that down to it not actually feeling like I am leaving. In this day and age with Facebook, email, blogs, Facetime and many other technological avenues, it is near impossible to actually LOSE contact with people.
I am trying to convince everyone that being in India will not really make a difference to our relationships, as we can stay in touch as much as we do now. However, I think the reality is actually 'out of sight, out of mind'!!
Having not worked for the last 3 weeks, it is very obvious how much more time I have on my hands, to stay connected with friends. It has been easier to call, email, have a cuppa, lunch with girlfriends but that is all about to end and it will be a whole new process of filling the calendar with social events. Meeting new people and getting new friendships started.
Maybe I am delusional but I am so desperately hoping that being in India will not effect the lovely friendships I have. It is a long way, but we are always in each others hearts and minds. Stay in touch everyone - even if its' just an email occasionally or an FB post.
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