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Last night was Vanessa's final presentation to her club, and of course, I had to go support my best friend. She was so nervous, I remember when I got to her house she was freaking out about how everything would be set up and what to say. I knew she'd kill it, and she did.
During the presentation she talked about this region of Brazil and she talked about her exchange and specific events/people. It made me so genuinely happy to see how eventful her exchange was. I saw how supportive her families were along with all of the club members. Being there last night really felt like a home to me and that they accept me without judgement.
Although I didn't happen to have the best of times for a portion of my exchange, I am so unbelievably thankful for the two families that accepted me for who I was and helped me create some great memories. Oh, and not to forget Vanessa's family for being my second house for the past month! I've really had some great people here during my exchange, its kind of a bummer I'm just realizing it now.
I'm also so happy for Vanessa. Even though she didn't travel as much as other exchange students, she had a great time with people that love her. I'm blessed to have become her friend, I feel like it was meant to be with the turn of events throughout my exchange. If it weren't for all of the bad times and lost relationships, I wouldn't be here with her and all of the other new friends I've made. I've really learned and noticed a lot from her. There are just so many differences about where we've come from and how we are learning and living our lives.
I feel bad for her that she has to go back to Venezuela when she really doesn't want to, I couldn't imagine being scared to go home. She really deserves the world and I know for a fact she's capable of obtaining anything she wants in life.
I have about 10 days until I go home and it's all just now kicking in. After her presentation it all felt so real. She presented about me and about our friendship and about how her exchange has turned into what she's always wanted it to be like while having us be friends. It really made my heart break because my exchange has completely changed as well and I don't want to take away all of what we've built by leaving so soon.
It'll be hard to say goodbye but I know what I need is to go home, it's what's best for me and it'll benefit me so much by having my entire summer in the United States.
All of Vanessa's families in one picture (Including me because I basically am a part of the family)