Bittersweet Goodbyes

Hola amigos!

It feels surreal that I am writing to you right now for the last time in my empty apartment. As I sit here surrounded by nothing but packed suitcases, I am filled with so many thoughts and emotions about saying a final goodbye to this place that I have called home for the past 10 months – I feel proud of all that I have been able to accomplish during my time here and all of the internal growth that has happened, I feel thankful for this opportunity that was given to me and for everyone that has supported me along the way, I feel sad to leave all the people and places that I have grown to love so much here, and I feel excited to reunite with all of the things that make me feel truly at home and for all that is to come in this next chapter. 

But, for now, we’re focusing on all of the things that have made these last two weeks the perfect send off:

• Having my friend’s birthday the week before I left was such a fun way to start my final days here by celebrating! It was the best distraction from the sadness of leaving to be able to have fun and celebrate someone who has made my time here so special and memorable. I am so thankful that I was able to be here for it!
• My final day of work was so emotional but made my heart feel so full! My amazing coworkers helped me celebrate my time here and all that I have accomplished in the most special way with all of my favorite things. We spent the morning chatting and reminiscing on the past 10 months and all of the moments that we got to spend together. It was so hard to say goodbye to the people that I have spent every single day with, but I am so thankful for all that they have done to truly shape my time here and make it so impactful.
• I spent my very last night in Mendoza like a true Argentinian eating a Milanesa at a bodegón surrounded by all of my favorite people. It was the perfect night because I was able to just enjoy being with my friends and be present in the moment, not thinking about the flight that I have to get on early tomorrow morning. These are the moments I will miss the most about living here, so it was the picture perfect last memory to commemorate my time here. 

I know that getting on a plane at 7am tomorrow is going to be so bittersweet, but I can confidently say that my time here in Mendoza was exactly what I needed and I feel a sense of finality and fulfillment in this chapter of my life. These past ten months were ones that changed so much for me and ones that I know I will carry with me for the rest of my life, but I can’t wait to see where I will go from here. 

Thank you for following along on my journey <3

With love, Sarah