Profile for stubby43 - Mixed feelings

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Nov 27 '07 by stubby43
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Mixed feelings

I'm feeling really happy and really down at the same time.

I've had such an amazing time out here in canada and I dont want it to end, this is how I wanted university to be in the uk where I'd be having fun almost all the time and actually learn things that are useful to me.

I've made amazing friends that are into their own thing, one of my friends makes snowboarding films and sells enough so that he could go out and buy a $3000 camera, i've learnt so much from photography and I've done so many things that I'd never of done if I'd of stayed in the UK.

For example I went drifting tonight which is effectivly dilberatly loosing control of the car just enough so you can slide.

I'm feeling sad because its almost over, dont get me wrong I want to come home and see my family but this has been the most amazing three months of my entire life.

Angie-ralen on Nov 27 '07 at 3:35am

Hey, well i felt the same way a month ago... when i travel to mexico for the first time!... but u know is like everything in this world.. it ends. but u know u will be back... so be happy that u found a place where u feel happy... the uk is a beautiful place too hehe.. well take care & hope u go back to kanada soon...kisses & hugs

Bramish on Nov 27 '07 at 5:34am

For example I went drifting tonight which is effectivly dilberatly loosing control of the car just enough so you can slide.

More details please. Is this not dangerous?

0Jim0 on Nov 27 '07 at 5:52am

Canada has that effect on people. I've been a lot of places, seen a lot of things and I still love being here the most.

stubby43 on Nov 27 '07 at 9:56am

Kind of, you usually do it in an empty car park, basically what you do is get your car up to a speed then pull on the emergancy brake which lets you slide across the ice, you let go of the emerancy brake then put on the normal brakes and your fine.

phones on Nov 27 '07 at 9:57am

i love how you just slipped the word ice in there

chelly on Nov 27 '07 at 10:02am

drifting is really fun but incredibly scary if you have a crazy driver

glad you had fun phil

stubby43 on Nov 27 '07 at 10:19am

Oh yeah you couldnt do it on tarmack, the wheels would have to be extremely worn down, it turns out I'm fairly decent at it and its fine as long as you give yourself plenty of space to correct your mistakes.

But yeah I love it out here even if I'm not a fan of the cold for example its snowing right now and has been every other day for the past week and the days its not been snowing its been so cold that it hasnt melted.

squintygirl on Nov 27 '07 at 10:21am

What are your plans after the holidays? Were you here for just the one semester?

stubby43 on Nov 27 '07 at 10:25am

unfortunatly yes I have to go home and finish up my degree then my next goal is getting back out here as soon as possible, if I can get a job set up I'll be able to come over here on a 6 month work visa.

stubby43 on Nov 27 '07 at 10:29am

According to the weather network its - 15 but with wind chill its - 26 and apparantly the weather isnt that bad.

squintygirl on Nov 27 '07 at 10:34am

I'm glad you've had such a great experience!

Living in Canada my whole life, I've gotten used to the complete uselessness of thermometers. Wind chill factor and humidex rule the world, in my humble opinion. I don't care what the temperature actually is, I need to know what it feels like so I can dress appropriately.

squeegebeckenheim on Nov 27 '07 at 11:05am

I felt the same way when I was in Prague for my study abroad trip. It's completely normal to feel that way.

juliejeremiah on Nov 28 '07 at 3:09pm

I'm glad you're having a good time....especially after so many people told you that Regina / Saskatchewan in general would be lame back when you were deciding where to go. They were wrong! the people make this province what it is.

blythed on Nov 28 '07 at 3:12pm

Aw!

I know a few people who have been in your position and have described what you're feeling. It's a tough dillema. But there's nothing that says you can't come back! And if you're willing to make the effort, you will most definitely keep the friends you've made here. Maybe they'll even come visit you at home!

*big hug*

Bramish on Nov 28 '07 at 3:26pm

I felt a similar euphoria and sadness towards the end of my much briefer stay in San Diego, for different reasons I guess. It was the best two weeks of my life, despite ruining me financially. I'd love to return one day.

g3rpander on Nov 28 '07 at 3:34pm

Doing new drugs with new people is alwashas entertaining!

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