I learned to laugh, I learned to cry, but will I ever learn to say goodbye?

There is nothing in the world that compares to saying “goodbye.” The sadness that comes with it is like no other, but the hope that comes with it as well; the hope that this is not the last goodbye. The hope that keeps us going, keeps our heads high as we wait for the next time; if that next time comes.


Some people don’t think that saying goodbye is such a big deal, probably because they have never had to do so.  At a young age, I was introduced to this sadness of saying goodbye. Goodbye became a very real to me. Some people have never felt this realness before, and some may never experience it. If they grow up in one town, attend high school there, go to college there, and work there, they might never have to say goodbye to anyone.

This is not necessarily a bad thing, but it is definitely not a good thing. Goodbyes are a part of life, much like meeting new people. Throughout your life, people come in and go out; it’s natural....but still difficult.

If you think about it, distance is but a mere thing, therefore it should not be an excuse to bring a friendship to an end. In fact, friendships can achieve an even higher level because separation can cause unity. It may sound like an oxymoron, but it’s true. Unfortunately, some people give up so easily on their friendships. I, however, will NOT give up so easily. I am going to fight to have these friendships last for a lifetime.

How do you say goodbye?? The last few days, i have had to say goodbye, at least twice a day..And it occured to me, i dont really know how to say goodbye..What do i say?
It's been fun; glad to have known you and I wish you all the best...?


Somehow I know that no- goodbye can say what needs to be said, how can just a few words tell what a heart feels? After spending an entire year here, it is time to say goodbye.

I am going to miss the people here so much. I have the most amazing host families, and have met the best of friends, andmany other people too. I am going to miss them so much...i don't want to say goodbye, but i know it has to be done. I am planning on coming back here, but no one knows what will/could happen between then and now...so, with this post, i just wanted to say goodbye to all of my friends, and my host families. You mean the world to me, all of you, and have helped me so much! I will never forget any of you. I love you <3