T (Thailand) minus 22 hours

Well this is it. My last day in Canada, or North American for that matter. I can barely believe a month ago is when I made the decision to move across the planet

For those of you who don't know, I got a job offer at an English publishing company in Phuket. It's Thailand's largest island located in the southern half of the country. I applied for the gig thinking I didn't actually stand a chance of getting it. After all, I'm pretty sure there are a million people who would love to live on a tropical island in Thailand. I forced myself to apply anyway, and a week later, I got the offer. WHOA.

There were a lot of pros and cons for me to weigh, so I won't say it was the easiest decision. But I went with my gut, and it said go. It just feels right. I know there are going to be a lot of adjustments: a new job, a new country, a new culture, new friends...a new life basically. I'm ecstatic on so many levels, but I also don't think I have ever felt so frightened in my life.

Going to Rwanda was scary, but I knew it was only going to be two months. Hong Kong wasn't scary at all. But moving to Thailand is different. What if I get sick and there is no one I know well enough that will take care of me? What if something happens to family or friends at home and I can't get home fast enough? What if my job doesn't go as well as planned? In my gut, I know these things aren't really worth worrying about, but my mind races over it all anyway.

I just know it's the right decision though. All my friends and family noticed that as soon as I made the decision, I started acting more like myself: happy-go-lucky. I was not happy here. I love being around my family and friends, but nothing compares to that exhilarating feeling of waking up somewhere completely different from what you are used to. I can't even explain it.

I'm just glad I have an extremely supportive family (my mother is dealing with it incredibly well), friends (all over the world literally!). I honestly wouldn't feel as good as I do about making the move as I do if it weren't for you guys. I know you will always be there for me. Thank you for that.

I will talk to you all when I arrive at my new home in PHUKET!