I can’t seem to stop crying over the fact that I’m just over 24 hours away from departing not only Canberra, but my new friends and what we say “fam”.
I tried to distance myself from the idea of friendships but every time I walk away, I get a warm hug from behind or am told to reassure them, that we will stay in contact when we separate.
I think the laughter and the deep conversations creating a network of support between one another will be rare to stumble upon again. This opportunity was by far the most amazing experience I have ever had. I am so afraid to say goodbye as I am unable to even bring up this conversation in their presence without silently falling apart.
These people are the first to understand my struggle and the first to speak of it with me.
They think how I think, they felt how I felt and they live where I don’t.
I wish I could think of this as “I was lucky enough just knowing them”, but I only got a taste of who they were in 5 days. That 5 days is almost over and only time will throw the memories away.
I should probably start talking about my days though. I shouldn’t be so negative after having such a positive week.
Today, the second last (I will come back to yesterday soon) day was by far one of the busiest. I saw Tony Abbott in parliament and those on the opposing team laughed and joked at him for god knows what reason. I also saw a debate including the Prime Minister was definitely an interesting experience.
We met many MP’s today at Parliament House but unfortunately my MP for my local area was not available at this time so I had to mingle with politicians from other regions across Australia, including WA.
We had a live Broadcast streaming on Facebook and Country Radio ABC where politicians questioned the panel which consisted of 3 2015 Haywire winners.
It was so amazing to be present in such a building with these people.
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