'graduation'

yesterday was just lovely. honestly. it was 'graduation,' formally known as 'cast service celebration.' it was just a little lime that was organized for all the college program participants who end their program before july 28th. everyone was there, wearing their biggest smiles. the sun shone all day long, and the day was beautiful. it was perfect timing since the past few days it has been storming like crazy every single day. while everyone was overjoyed, many people were also quite sad, knowing that goodbye is on the way. but it was beautiful to see the hundreds of people laughing, and hugging, and taking pictures with friends that they only recently met, but without a doubt, they know that the friendships will last forever. we did have to say goodbye to some people right then and there, and that really made me emotional, even though i wasn't best friends with them, there was still something about saying "it was so nice to meet you, and please keep in touch," adding a goodbye on the end that was just so heartbreaking.

after socializing at the little event for a little while, me and some of the best friends i have ever known went to downtown disney specifically to (finally) go on the hot air balloon. we were getting very impatient while we waited for what seemed like forever for our turn, but in the end it worked out perfect because when we got up in the sky, we could see everything, including the fireworks at magic kingdom which had just started. that, with the beauty of seeing things from above with the music playing at downtown disney was the perfect combination to just stand there, tons of feet in the sky in the best company, admiring everything. it was such a special time. i felt so happy. and so sad. and i really had no idea what i was feeling but it was perfect.

after that we went back home, where we laughed, and sang, and played games, and it was the perfect end to a perfect day; mainly because that scenario has become a routine over the past few months. the night didn't end until all hours of the morning (in fact, i'm surprised i'm awake right now.) of course the day wouldn't have been complete if i didn't cry. realizing that we only have two weeks left is overwhelming, and things got sentimental. compliments were overflowing and all the love in the world was declared right then and there. it didn't matter who saw, or who heard, because the friendly embraces and the mutual feelings trumped everything. the moment ended when there was a knock on the door, and we assumed it was security breaking up our little party, telling us to be quiet. so we all scrambled to find a hiding place, waking up people in the apartment who were sleeping, but it turned out that it was just a friend who got locked out.

afterwards, everyone was just sitting on the floor chatting. some people fell asleep, and eventually everyone followed the trend. after a little while, it was time to go home. it was made sure of that everyone went home or was where they were meant to be and we all said goodnight. it felt like last night was a dream. but then again, it feels like the last six months has been a dream. and knowing that i only have two more weeks before i have to wake up again makes me, and everyone else, way too emotional.

these moments, and these people have changed my life. i think differently, i act differently, i've become more interested in everything, they have given me space to mature, even though i'm considered 'the baby' (because i'm the youngest person here,) the little things that used to break me are now insignificant. i have met some truly special people while being here and this is the happiest (and saddest) i have ever been. and now we just have two weeks ot spend every last second with each other. i do miss my friends and family at home, but i know i'll always have them at home. these wonderful people? i don't know when i'll see again and it breaks my heart every time i think about it.

anyways. the sad moment's over and its time to go and enjoy the beautiful sushine with my friends. <3