away from home

it's hard being alone in a foreign land.

even though you speak their language. even though in many ways, it resembles home.

what's not to like about this big bright city? it's vibrance, the yummylicious food, the fab shopping.

yet, despite all its merits, it's still not home.

i miss my family, my friends, and all others in between...

a precious friend wrote this in a farewell card to me:

i want you to know that you're a friend who is irreplaceable at heart.

remember, this is home.

we will always be here for you.

love you dajie.