And just like that, it was over.
I'm sitting in Cafe Nero, just
around the corner from my flat. For five weeks now, I've lived and worked in
London, arguably the biggest and most influential city in the world. I've poked
around most of the corners of this city, met unbelievable people, and had
experiences I would have otherwise never had.
This city has become my home, if
only for a few weeks.
I've grown in so many ways on
this trip. Professionally, I've moved my career forward at a fun and rewarding
internship and been able to get recognition for doing what I love. I've seen
what the entertainment industry can be like. I've seen how to act in a
professional setting, and conversely, how not to act. I've also been given the
amazing opportunity to continue with Verge in the states and keep possibilities
open in the future. With every project, I became even more passionate about
journalism and convinced that I am doing the right thing.
Personally, I've seen all sides
of people. I've learned the importance of speaking up for yourself and fighting
for what you want. I've also earned the importance of not caring what other
people think of you, and that being alone is okay. I've always known and acted
accordingly, but its fascinating to stand back and watch the consequences of
both standing out and going with the crowd. I have a better understanding of
the importance of being true to who you are and sticking to your values and
acting based on them, even if it's not what is mainstream or cool. I've
relearned the most basic things I was taught as a child, but seeing them in
action and the consequences of people's and my own action have really struck
me. I've made great friendships and secured my existing ones. It's really been
a great, life-changing experience.
So, as I sit alone in this hip,
European cafe, surrounded by people making their way through their lives, I
feel good. I am thankful that life is so terrible and beautiful, that people
are so friendly, that there are people in life who always have your back, that
there is never a point in life where you stop learning, that it's so cold and
dreary in London, and that sunshine always follows the rain.
I guess I would like to thank
everyone who has read this blog and supported me in my experiences leading up
to and during my time in the UK. I'm not sure if I'll continue writing this
blog (I'd really like to), but if I do, I encourage you to continue reading my
updates. I mean if you want to. We have to be ready to go to the airport at
4:30 tomorrow morning, so that will be an experience.
It's with a heavy heart that I
leave London and the friends I have made here. It really isn't goodbye, I'm
sure I'll be back. I am excited, though, to get back to that American summer
and sunshine.
Until then, we'll meet again.
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