Not quite ready to say goodbye…

The fantasies of my glorious return home, with cheering faces, helium balloons, a welcome home banner and all of the people I love, are beginning to fade as the reality of it all begins to surface.  Students are beginning to go home and classes are nearing their end.  I’ve already begun packing and suddenly I’ve changed my opinion on leaving this place.  The last month or so I’ve been sentimental, but looking forward to planting my feet on American soil.  Suddenly, I’m not so sure I want to leave.