TWO YEARS AGO...
On the surface, my life had been going smoothly and happily. Yet I was not satisfied. Something more in the world was waiting for me. So, I applied for a job in Yellowstone National Park, I got a Working and Traveling Visa, and I decided spend my summer vacation in America, alone.
Taking an airplane and traveling alone was not that hard. Falling in love with a foreigner was totally out of the plan. I believed for my whole life that I could never love a foreigner. However, Halim showed up at my last month in Yellowstone. I was sure if I missed this relationship, I would regret it forever. Halim comes from Georgia, in the south of the US. He does not smoke, drink and he is honest and true. He totally broke my stereotype of an American. Even though I was confused about our future, I appreciated what we had. Last month in the Yellowstone, we both tried our best to enjoy our lives in the moment. But I knew it was more than a summer love. We knew it.
Reality hit, when it came time for me to leave Yellowstone. It was hard to say goodbye. I was hoping something would happen, but I forced myself to lower my expectations. We cried, hugged, kissed and said “see you”. See you? What’s that supposed to mean? I had planned a 10 days trip in US after the job, and he, unexpectedly, showed up at the third day when I was traveling in Las Vegas. He said he felt lost and had no clue what to do without me. Even we knew each other barely a month, he wanted to give up everything so we could be together.
And, he did.
And, he did.
Neither of us believed in fate, or destiny. But the way things work out is mysterious. After the trip, we said goodbye in the airport. I started my school and he started his work. A few months later, he arrived in my island, 10,800 miles from his home.
We had been through troubles; it’s not that easy sometimes. We can feel as confused, sad, and hopeless as other couples. But, we took the initiative instead of living with regret. This is just a glimpse of life. This world offers too many wonderful things to waste it away! So, time for you to be bold! By the way, next month is our two years anniversary!
This is our story, our adventure.