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i just came back from a one-week exchange programme from paris. it was amazing, and every meticulously-planned detail, and every abrupt flaw came together harmoniously into this memory i would never forget.
yet, there is something i am unable to let go about this trip. it is unknown to me. i feel a rush of emotions when i unpack my luggage, when i lay down on the bed like i used to at my buddy’s house in paris, when something reminded me of that wonderful place. and then i break down in tears.
i just can’t figure out what was so captivating about that trip. or something i would miss perhaps?
1. i would miss not meeting at trocadero/janson de sailly every morning and watching my friends smiles as they walked through the gateway
2. i would miss not being surrounded by the french, and of course, the language i grew to adore over the last few years
3. i would miss not being surrounded by beautiful buildings with exquisite architecture
4. i would miss the french way of life. there is a je-ne-sais-quoi about it; it was liberating, yet exciting, it was tiring, yet i looked forward to everyday, it was everything that i wanted
5. i would miss most of all, the buddies. everyone was so special in their unique way, they left an indelible impression on me.
adam - thanks for screaming and scaring the merde out of me on the last day. thanks for being so funny on the metro so much so that no one really came near us.
anne - thanks for taking time out to accompany us to le marais, and being very dedicated to us (even though you weren’t one of the buddies)
agnes - you were so cool, thanks for hosting us on the last day. sorry i accidentally spilled your cigars all over the floor hahah ooops.
chloe - we didnt talk much, but you were very dedicated when accompanying us around paris (never forget beaugrenelle) and for being so dedicated as well
elias - omg ce gar est trop sucré! one day elias is going to give me diabetes!! he is so sweet (especially the way he says weiloooooooon, and constantly worries about him) i saw your eyes reddening on the day of our departure, and i felt like comforting you as well! dont worry we’ll hopefully meet up again!
maïlys - with the exception of my own buddy, you were probably the one i talked to the most! you were so funny, so welcoming, and so easy to get along with! i hope we can keep in contact and you can practice your english, and i can practiquer mon français merdique
matthieu - “WHAT DO YOU WANTTT?” signature quote of 2015. thanks for being so cool and like going along with whatever we did!! you are extremely funny, i remember when you fell asleep on the bateaux mouches and raphael was staring at you with a wtf look hahahaha
raphael - my dear buddy! i remember the first time we met, it was rather awkward. but im so glad we got to know each other better during the two trips! i can never forget your spongebob laugh, and how you are always late and being funny when you’re late (aka brushing your teeth and wearing your pants at the same time)! thanks for hosting me - you were a wonderful host, and thanks for introducing me to your many friends, and sharing with me your life story! you’re awesome, and if you’re ever in sg, look for me, and i’ll be more than glad to host you, and if im ever in paris again (very likely), ill come find you (hopefully you’ll still remember who i am) (also shoutout to a fellow himym fan!! love you!!)
the farewell at this trip was more heart wrenching (for lack of a better word) than the previous one. i guess it was because after this farewell, we weren’t very sure if and when we would meet each other again. unlike the singapore farewell, where we knew we would see you guys again. i wouldn’t want to lose you guys as friends! so here’s a silent wish that we will continue to keep in touch!
i know none of you will end up reading this, but from the bottom of my heart, thank you so much for the memories that will last a lifetime. love y'all!