It finally hit me. About an hour ago, my aunt came to visit me. She and me are pretty close because growing up, I use to hang around her a lot. She gave me a hug and then started breaking down. Up until now, I didn't feel that homesick but then it hit me and this wave of emotion came pouring out. I don't know if my parents noticed or chose not to. I feel happy yet sad. Daring yet reserved.

I truly feel like a bird now! "I'm like a bird" like Nelly Furtado and I'm spreading my wings to finally fly by myself! I'm like Nemo from "Finding Nemo." :o)