I never thought leaving would be this hard. These last weeks have been the best times of my life but they have also been filled with tears and sadness. It’s so bittersweet to leave that I don’t know how to put my feelings into words. What I do know is that leaving the life I built in 10 months was one of the hardest things I've done in my life. When I left Finland I knew I was coming back but leaving Wisconsin is so final. It will never be the same anymore but I guess that’s what makes it so special. When the chapter ends, it’s okay to be sad and feel empty but I like to think that every ending is a new beginning. When a door closes and a window will open. I fulfilled my dream of an exchange year and I’m very sad to already be done with it but now I have the opportunity to find myself a new dream and I’m already thinking what I should do next. I’ll take all the knowledge and memories with me when I continue my journey and I will cherish them in my heart forever. Wherever life takes me, there will always be a piece of Wisconsin in me and don’t you worry guys, you will see me again because one day I will be back. Until then, I’ll be missing you.
Lots of love and thank you for everything, Heini
Ps. Finland watch out, I’m coming back!
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| Betti's farewell party |
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| Country music festival |
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| Theresa and I |
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| Mudding |
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| Our farewell party was a success! |
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| Girls eating & Mike |
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| Love Maria so much |
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| Better be a little ridiculous than just boring right? |
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| Food |
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| Cupcakes and popcorn |
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| Our memory table |
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| Those cupcakes were phenomenal |
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| Our new fire pit where we had a nice bonfire after the party |
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| Sign made just for her |
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| Last family selfie |
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| I will miss my second home |
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| Lovely Mississippi |
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| Alex and I |
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| When the girls came to say goodbye |
