a new beginning. or not.

an epilogue to maastricht

An epilogue to Maastricht

It has been a good 5 months. I still remember the excitement of travelling in italy and greece and the sense of returning home when we first arrived in Maastricht. We were so exhausted from travelling and coming to Maastricht just felt like we had found rest.

I remember seeing the guys for the first time in the lecture hall and I wondered why these guys were so "poseurish". :X I remember the first time we played hold'em together in yh's and kenneth's room as well. I remember the final party of the introduction week where jo and I got drunk and you guys had to drag, carry, piggyback us back. It's been 4 months but it seems like yesterday.

Time has passed us by so quickly. Together we have explored a huge part of Europe. Our first trip together was to Brussels/Brugges where we were all so in love with the mussels and the chocolates. Then there was Oktoberfest. Then came our whole spate of travels: first to Eastern Europe where there were so many tranportation screwups. Next was Paris with Jo and Melvin. Then it was Spain/Portugal with Jo. Then Copenhagen. Then Nice and Monaco where we first formed what i call the "psychic gambling gang" winning 11 times in a row at Casino Rhul. Not to mention our OC photo shots at the beach and at Monte Carlo. Our last trip together was in Scandinavia where we all braved the cold for a shot to see the Northern Lights which we got to see in the end, on the plane.

I'll always remember the times we've spent together. The gigglish laughter and jokes with the girls. The looks and laughters of recognition. ;) Grocery shopping at Albert Heijn, planning what to eat for dinner. Preparing dinner together and eating around the table standing with a plate and either a fork or spoon! The surprise birthday celebrations. The excitement and looks on our faces when we ate something with a taste of home.

It has been an amazing whirlwind heck of 4 months. Never thought much of it while it lasted. But I miss it so much when it's ending. It has ended for most of us. And for some of us still here, the snow today seems to be saying goodbye. It has not snowed in Maastricht for a few years but it snowed today, and it's not even winter yet. It's a great white Christmas gift from Maastricht but yet brings with it a tinge of 伤感. It's a beautiful ending to a wonderful experience.

I'm tearing as I'm writing this. It's the close and the end of this chapter of our lives. Probably one of the most exciting thus far. At least for me. Maastricht already feels like home now. Leaving it now is like leaving the place I've called home.

I pray that one day I'll return to this place that I have grown to love so much. And I too hope that the friendships forged will remain. Bonded by the common experience of Maastricht! :)

posted by just me @ 6:59 PM