We all just want to belong

For the first time in my life I feel...I want to describe it as homesickness but I can't admit to missing Welland so I will say that I miss really belonging in people's lives.

I feel out of place. England is fantastic, but it is strange when no one speaks like you and looks at you funny when you open your mouth. English people also often refer to me as an American after I specifically inform them that I am Canadian, which angers me, quite a lot. They also have soo many coins, which are obviously called pounds and pence (P for short), but of course I repeatedly say dollars and cents, which leads to more glares. I have had the most positive experience so far, and I don't wish to complain or lead others to think I am of low opinion of this beautiful country or its wonderful people, but even being slightly foreign is much more difficult than I imagined.

I miss my people. More than anything I miss seeing the faces of those close to me. I dream constantly about the people I care about and waking up knowing it will be ages before I see their faces again is difficult. It is funny how well the mind hangs onto familiar images, in my dreams you people look exactly the same. I am starting to sound creepy. Sorry.

I need some serious friends here. Friendship is something I am sure everyone takes for granted on a daily basis. I have come to realize the importance of having friends like never before. I adore the family I live with and work for but age difference makes a big difference in the world of friendship.

The West Coast of England was incredible. Body Boarding in a wet suit is now one of my all time favorite things, being the adrenalin junkie that I am. Climbing 5 mile hills is the perfect way to work off 5 course meals. I realized I've never had 5 star food before and it is fantastic. I am grateful for everything...

I miss most the sense of belonging in my life that I think a person can only get from being surrounded by people they love and feeling the love back. As corny and silly as it sounds I 100% believe that love makes a person complete. Don't you guys forget about me!