Home!

Going from -5 to -30! 

The beautiful silence....

Night adventures....

Christmas spirit....

I'm home! I survived Toronto! I almost forgot about why I loved the country so much, but now I am beginning to remember! Life here is truly magical!

I said a very sad goodbye to everyone at the horse farm! They really became like family and I had a great week there, even though I couldn't do much. (My shoulder injury bounced back)

Saying goodbye to the boys was sad. They didn't really understand that I was leaving! I intend to go visit them often when I get back from Africa! 

This week I've been busy planning my trip. Getting health insurance, registering with the embassy in Uganda, finding a host family while I'm in London for a week! Overall, its been relaxing, but I've still had plenty of things to do! 

On Sunday a large group of us, (my siblings, Sierra, Rike, and two other workawayers), went to see, The Last Jedi! I happen to be a huge fan of Star Wars, so I was super excited about it! Overall, I enjoyed it. It wasn't my favourite Star Wars movie, but it was still enjoyable! It was weird seeing people I went to school with coming out of the theatre. Everyone is growing up so fast! One of these people spotted me, and was like, "Since when have you been back in Pembroke?"

 I guess I kind of come and go unannounced! I guess I'm a little like Gandalf!

Anyhow, I was brave and applied for school! I finally feel ready to go! After two years full of experiences, and adventures, I feel ready to sit back in a desk for a little bit, and learn some more! 

Then I'll probably go and repeat this adventure all over again!

I applied to college, because I am very much a hands on learner! I've chosen colleges closer to Toronto since I've already formed a small community for myself there. Here is what I applied for...

Seneca: Vet assistant
Ridge Town(Guelph): Performance horse handling
Durham: Animal handler, and paramedic
Northern: Vet tech wildlife rehab

If I get accepted into all of them, I will probably go with the vet tech, just cause I shouldn't even be able to get into it! I'm apparently missing a credit, but who knows! Maybe experience will count for something?! 

I had a really hard time deciding if I should go to Kingston or Northern for vet tech, but in the end, I know I have never really liked the city of Kingston, and that I'm not so much into research, which is a big component of the program there. 

Going to Durham would be nice though, since it is close to the farm, and I could potentially work and stay there while I go to school!

Anyhow, I won't be getting letters till I'm in Africa! Africa is a nice distraction to keep the anticipation out of my mind.

Over Christmas I'm going to be house sitting on an off grid property. I'm still going to be close to home, and able to celebrate with the family, but it will be kind of like having my own home for a week! I will take plenty of pictures, because its a stunning view up there! 

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas!