Landing in IAH was a surreal experience. I've never missed Houston as much as I have in the past few days yet at the same time it's bittersweet. Pictures could never do the places I've visited justice, and words could never express the overwhelming emotions and mind-boggling realizations I have discovered in the last two weeks, but I'll try.
I survived 12 days and 11 nights in Vietnam, I couldn't even fathom having to call it home, or what my life would have been if I had never had the fortune of growing up in the states. I don't for a second regret going, it has opened my eyes to new experiences and humbled me to the core. To say I will never take what I have for granted again would be a lie, because I have grown accustomed to having everything I need and so much more at my fingertips. But it doesn't mean I won't cherish simple things so much more. I will continue to try to give of myself and I hope to better the lives of others.
I met amazing people that I will never forget. Would it be cheesy to say parts of the trip felt magical? I was able to share this experience with one of my best friends, Catherine, who made the trip a bajillion times more fun and enjoyable. She seriously saved me so many times, with her wet naps, toilet paper, and translations haha. I am so thankful that I was surrounded by people who have such wonderful intentions and awesome personalities. The 23 hour plane ride and 8 hours of layovers were so much better thanks to the wonderful company I was in.
For now that is all I have to say. Pictures will follow in a different post.
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