All the other kids,

The things we miss are strange, not in that they shouldn’t be missed but rather that we never expected that we would. The things we don’t think about at the time or dont appreciate seem to provoke the greatest reaction when they’re gone. Right now I miss Australia. Mostly, I miss my house mates and friends at uni over there.
It was just so different to being at home. The closeness which I noticed was absent from my friendships in Australia that was rooted in our shared upbringing and an innate sense that we belong doesn’t seem to be something I am glad to have back. Don’t get me wrong – I am over the moon to be back with my friends at home. Its lovely how comfortable and normal everything seems considering how long I’ve been away: but now I miss the strange bond which grew between everyone Down Under. I hadnt really noticed it before, but I think we were all held together by an uncertain knowledge that non of us did belong, but we worked inspite of that.
Rather than having several different personal opinions on any subject, in Australia there was always the alternative social and cultural values from all over the world in addition to the personal opinions. It just added a different dimension to life which I miss right now.

Its very near to Christmas, and I am happy to be here for it. I think I just feel like my time in Australia is becomming nothing more than something I did once, which all I feel I can say is “Yeah it was really good” to anyone who asks.

2011 has been a big year, that’s for sure.