Dear Tori,

The new B-27 volunteers came by to visit my site. I hope that this experience had much of an impact on them as it had on me. I saw their optimism and positivity, something that I have lost in the end of my second year as a volunteer. I've been going through a rush of emotions this week, and the week has only just begun. Friends leaving soon have a lot to do about it. It's knowing that exact date when they are leaving, and knowing that for most of them, I will be working and cannot take the day off hurts. I know that I will be able to see them in a year's time, but it's different when you no longer have that support that you had when they were here. Some of these volunteers are volunteers that you have a special bond with, volunteers who know what you go through because of that bond. I have always considered myself a strong person, but when it comes to goodbyes, I've always had a hard time. It feels like I am breaking up with a significant other. Anyways, I hate it when I am showing vulnerability, and what the hell am I thinking posting this in my blog?