The final months of the year are always welcomed by many, and its not hard to understand why, given that they also mark the start of the long awaited holidays. This time of the year also commences the beginning of overseas trips, much to the delight of kids all around. However, while the trips itself may be fun, it is when the trips are over that really hurts them the most. Imagine, having enjoyed 10 consecutive days of fun and laughter, and then all of a sudden, all of this comes to an abrupt end, and almost immediately, you snap back to reality, which always pales in comparison to the vibrant and exciting walks down the streets of LA. What's more is the fact the school is about to begin, and the sight of having to sit through boring lessons and cope with the stress of tests and exams. this is definitely not for the faint hearted.
Disclaimer: you might say that I am over-exaggerating this, but I am merely just amplifying it. Definitely, some people will be able to handle this better than the others, but surely, there is still a modicum of truth in what I'm saying!
Dealing with the after effects (or so you can call it) of an overseas trip may be emotionally challenging, but after all, it is all about the battle of our minds. Yes, in just one day, one has to go through two radically different experiences, walking the sandy beaches of the Gold Coast to unpacking the clothes from the trip. We will definitely start reminiscing the good days we had overseas, and still wish we could stay there longer, or even not want to return home. But, like I said, its all in the head, just treat this whole trip as an event in your life this year, an event that has its starts and ENDS and that the end of this event will mark the start of the other, just like how the end of this trip to China would mean the start of another to the USA next year. Tell yourself that you have enjoyed a great deal there and that everything has to come to an end. Doing this will make you feel better, as you will stop seeing those wonderful trips overseas as what your life should be. See your life as a concoction of the great times, the normal times and the bad times, and that should do. If you are still not convinced, tell yourself that everyone around you, including your friends have had to go through it and that you are not alone in this battle, after all everyone should return to where they rightfully belong, their one and only home, which is the country they are born, which is the place they can call home right?
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