World Premiere of "Where the Sidewalk Ends..."

It is Thursday here in Germany. That means only one thing. Today I screen my documentary that I have been working on this entire time I've been abroad. How do I feel about this? Well, to be honest I'm not that excited at all. I can't really comment on how I feel about my documentary either. I don't think I will be able to though, until a few months or even years later. Regardless, it was a roller-coaster in every sense of the word.

Moreover, after today when the credits roll and the lights come up, it will symbolize the completion of my Junior Thesis and the end of my time here. This last week is going to be very tough on me. I've gotten very close to my host family, so much so, that it will be difficult to say goodbye.

Anyways, on this Thursday morning I decided to awake early and watch possibly one of my last German sunrises. I'm glad I did. I awoke to find a light snow falling as the sun began to peek out. I just sat there looking out my window glad I finally got to see it snow. I then proceeded to open my door and found a note from one of my little host sisters. Basically she said she was excited to see the next best film out of all the 18 films. The first being TK's, my new host brother (which truly was amazing by the way, and in my opinion the best in the program), and the second being mine. Followed by her signature and 'I love you'.

I sat back down, note in hand, watched the sun grow in intensity as the snowflakes lightly fell upon our pond. For once in a long time, I felt completely at peace. I felt happy. I honestly don't care what else awaits me today. In this moment I know I was meant to be here. In this moment I'm happy.