It is 1:49am local Canberra time and I am depart here in approximately 5 hours.
I am having my new friends, also the same people in my group, Travis and Jenna sleep in my room.
Today we presented our pitches. I had never been so afraid in my life. Goose bumps swarmed my body and my heart practically sank beneath my stomach. I almost passed out - I swear - Why did the stupid photographer have to pick the WORST photo of me to represent my face, wow.
I am overall extremely proud of my group and how much we achieved together. Late last night I thought after Seamus leaving us, that we would be doomed for good. Though, we pulled through and everybody loved our idea to create a book.
I also managed to get a card for a ABC member from the Gold Coast who offered to help me out with getting started up with my writing.
It was hard to keep back my tears when the leaders were farewelling us. We had to say a super star moment, personal lesson and something we loved about the week. I was so surprised by the amount of people who said Travis and I were the people that were their super stars. The amount of people who cried through our speech was extremely heart felt and I was so surprised at the affect we had created amongst the audience.
Getting ready for the Gahla dinner was pretty fun. I had so much confidence and Jenna and I were running around listening to music through my speaker. I even met her boyfriend via face time. I always search for her when I am lost or when I am just looking to find a friendly face.
The Gahla was held at the Australian National Museum and everyone was just as dressed up as I was. There were so many politicians and leaders of youth groups, other government funded company’s who we shared food and seating with. A lady offered me another support service to get in contact with in order to pursue this goal further. We also danced and I have never felt so happy and content with my life.
Travis just told me he wants to say goodbye but I shoved it off. I am afraid of goodbye’s and he is from Western Australia so I know I’ll never see him again. I am deeply saddened by this thought. I also don’t want to wake Jenna up in the morning because I don’t want to have to say goodbye to her either. Why am I so horrible at preparing for these inevitable events. I should have distanced myself further. I tried - and I failed.
This time tomorrow I will be well into a deep sleep and ready to return to this place.
I need more adventures to keep me going..
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