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Chasing dreams

My mom told me that when I was little (3rd grade or something like that) I told her I would go to the United States, and not only go, but do something with my life there. Then, as I got to junior high, then high school, my dream faded, and I forgot all about it. All until I went there for the first time back in 2006, when my parents urged me to take the chance, and try it. I loved it there, I felt like I belonged there. I felt like I could be 100% myself, and nobody would try to change me. Then i came back, and I felt out of place again. In February 2010 I went there again for a short vacation. I think it was the best time for me to rediscover who I was. I had the same feeling of belonging again, and I was so sad to leave, and let go. I think that some people understand what I mean, but many think that I am crazy, that I should just accept the fact that I am in Romania, that I should just shut up, and let people label me, use me, just because "that is ho things work here". Bu

Leaving is scary when you have no idea what to expect

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I am sitting at a table at KFC, in the train station in Bucuresti. It's still early. I see myself from the outside. What am I doing here? Acting tough? Hey, a new adventure! I have to admit, that it feels great not to worry about OMV anymore. Now that I don't work there anymore, I can say that it was a nightmare! The only good thing that came out of it is that I have two good friends that I can rely on (at least for advice and encouragement). I'll miss them, but I will not miss working there! Ok, no more complaining, it was a job that stretched me to my limits, broke me, and made me stronger. I learned a lot, and I became a fighter. I have to say "Thank you, OMV" fot that :D Jumping back and forth with all these ideas swirling in my head. At least I get to go to Church before I meet with the family that will become my family for the next 6 months. have I mentioned that it's a bit scary to think about it? I only talked to them twice over the phone (5 minutes