Queue the Waterworks

I literally cry every single time I say bye to him. And you know how many times we said goodbye? Way too many to cry every time.

I tell myself that I should be used to goodbyes by now but the truth is, you never get used to goodbyes. They never get easier. Especially when it’s a goodbye with someone that you somehow love more and more every single day. As cheesy as that sounds, it’s true. With Alec, the time I get to spend with him is scarce. Because of that, we learn to make the most of every minute so when we see each other it’s just the best thing ever which makes it even harder to say goodbye at the end of our visit.

The worst part about crying every time is that I’m kind of an ugly crier. Like, it’s not cute. And he’s even told me that, thats when you know its bad! It’s weird though because I am not a super emotional person but heres the thing: he’s missing wedding planning (he’s happy about this one), he’s missing my college graduation, he’s missing Rodi’s puppy stage, and just missing random stuff that I would absolutely love for him to be here for. With all of this being said, he is gaining experiences that most people can not say they’ve done and he is providing for his family which is what is so important to him.

Sometimes, it is easier to say goodbye than others. This one was pretty hard because he’s going to Taiwan! We don’t necessarily know when we’re going to see each other again, and it is just such a difference in our lives, time zones, and just the unknown that comes with going to a place like Taiwan. I also hate knowing he’s traveling to this super foreign place alone. It’s always better when you have a friend even just to help navigate the airports with you. What also makes it really difficult is the fact of knowing that when Alec gets back, Rodi, (our puppy), Will be almost full grown and so big! FaceTime, pictures, and videos can only get us so far but will have to suffice for three whole months.

Although we found out he was going to Taiwan 3 days ago and he’s already gone, I am so thankful he was able to come home for a couple of days and do a quick little re group. Again, I am so proud of this man’s accomplishments and cant wait to see where this opportunity takes us!