Home!

My return home was picture perfect. The weather was exactly what I was craving, it was offically Fall in Reno and like most, its my favorite time of year. Reno is just amazing in Ocotber, the leaves are a beautiful color, the air is brisk in the mornings and night but warm in the day. I was so excited to see Sam but I had to wait a few days before I saw him since he was on his annual trip to Bandon Dunes to play a week of non-stop golf. I was sad but he had this trip planned well before we knew I would be on the other side of the world, so I told him to keep his plans, it would give me enough time to visit with my friends. When I finally got home in Reno, the first thing I did was pick up Cora. She was so excited to see me, and I just couldn't have been happier. I really love that dog. I got home and it was nice and clean, it was weird walking into the house all empty, so I imetidely called Lydia and Courtney. I was estatic to see both of my dearest friends! They both are so important in my life and it was great to have some time to spend just with them.

Sam came home the next day (monday) and it was just amazing to be back together again! It was sorta weird seeing him in person because for 2 months he was on my comptuer screen, it took my brain a few seconds to realize that I could actually touch him and give a big kiss and hug!

I still had to work during my two weeks but my boss was pretty cool about me working from home most of the time, so I was able to relax at home and enjoy my time, Sam and I went out to dinner a few times and of course we went out with all of our friends.

On the following sunday we had a few family memebers come over for brunch. It was so nice to see everyone, since I won't see them on Thanksgiving. It's amazing how much support I have. This has been the hardest thing I have ever had to do so far, so it's nice to have such a supportive family!

My lastnight out a few friends were called and we all headed out to our "watering hole" St. James Infermery, it was awesome being there, since its by far my favorite bar not to mention the people that run it are friends! It was funny because a college friend of mine was in town visiting her family so a big group of college friends ended up showing up. It was really nice to have a "mini" Pi Phi reuinion.

The following day it was time to go back to Manila, I was sad but it was a little easier this time because I knew there was an end to this trip. Manila has been a great learning experience, but agian it has been the hardest thing I have had to do so far. I'm really looking forward to my return home, but I'm also very grateful for the opportunity that has been given to me.