My recent gatherings with friends coupled with my coursemates’ recent departure to Melbourne have reminded me of a variety of separations I experienced in my life so far. Some left for good; some left due to commitment; some left for the future, and some left because of fate.

Departures are unbearable especially when it involves loved ones, regardless of the nature of departure which involves one-way-ticket or not. However, some departures are meant to illustrate the importance and significance of the leaving person’s proximity to our lives. Moreover, without departures, gatherings might lose their shine.

Perhaps I should be prepared to mourn for Germany’s departure tomorrow night according to Paul’s premonition though. Another departure again. Lots of departures lately. Really.

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