The night before departure...

So the night has come when I have to accept the reality of one night left in my own bed, what a crazy thought... 

The last few days have been a whirlwind of emotions, and for someone who isn't a fan of tears it's been one hell of a rollercoaster. I got home from a holiday in Prague with my friends to have a leaving party two days later, this being the last time I would see my friends and a lot of my family for the year; my mum had got masks printed of my face which everyone wore. Now this I wasn't expecting, especially going into town that night and seeing my face everywhere, including the bathroom floor aha! It was such a lovely gesture along with many others and it's made me realise how blessed I've been with all the support my friends and family have provided- and the banta banta over the past however many years! There were some tears shed, especially with the influence of alochol (it was a leaving party after all), but goodbyes aren't meant to be easy are they??

The next night was a meal with all my extended family, now this had to be the hardest part, not only did I say goodbye to my grandparents, but to my nephews who mean the absolute world to me, how I'm going to cope not seeing them for a year is un-comprehendable and something I do not wish to dwell on. 

But then again it's only 365 days I guess........

My last day was spent packing, something which I hadn't even considered until 24 hours before my departure. Alongside with saying goodbye to a few more family members including my cousin. I'm going to miss my little pumpkin loads, just looking forward to come home and meeting the new pet pug hahaa, love you petal 

Now anyone who knows me well would be aware I don't pack light, this being quite an issue when attempting to cram a years worth of stuff into a rucksack. This was a mission impossible task considering I'm taking away a keyboard and a years worth of medication, hence the extra baggage which I will have to pay for, oops 

Either way I am almost completely packed apart from a few last minute things, advice for anyone going away in the future, pack in advance, it would be so much less stressful hahaa 

Then tonight's goodbye was with my sister after a meal out with my immediate family, I'm not too sure how I'm going to cope living so far away from her as this isn't something I'm used to, but it was a lovely and happy goodbye, most likely as it hadn't sunk in yet. Either way, It's going to take a lot of getting used too...

This was also meant to be the goodbye to my brother, however I was surprised with him taking the day off work and staying home for the night so he could wave me off tomorrow: what a radgie. 

Now that's three final farewells tomorrow rather than two, on the plus side I managed to convince him to take a selfie for my wall next year which was as close to a miracle one could get :) 

I'm not too sure how tomorrow is going to go, it's all been so surreal and hasn't quiet sunk in yet, hence the rambling which I do apologise for! 

My family have been the best one could ask for, it's going to be such a challenge without them by my side but I know it'll be worth it in the long run. I'm going to miss you guys incredible amounts, your kindness is something which has shaped me into who I am today and I am eternally grateful for that: as corny as it may sound! I don't know how I'm going to manage without them, love you all stupid amounts!

So yes, I guess this is it until the next time I get internet in Peru, which I hopefully will at some point aha! A massive thank you for all the support and I'll miss everyone loads, see you all in a year!!!