{"id":21358,"date":"2016-08-20T01:42:52","date_gmt":"2016-08-20T05:42:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/therockysafari.com\/?p=21358"},"modified":"2023-09-29T11:53:22","modified_gmt":"2023-09-29T15:53:22","slug":"my-boyfriend-has-made-it-back-safely-to-spain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.therockysafari.com\/2016\/08\/20\/my-boyfriend-has-made-it-back-safely-to-spain\/","title":{"rendered":"My Boyfriend Made it Back Safely to Spain"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The day I have dreaded for nearly one whole year has finally arrived. Thursday\u00a0morning, my boyfriend, Jorge, left Rutgers to return back to Spain <a href=\"https:\/\/therockysafari.com\/2015\/10\/27\/would-you-date-someone-from-another-country\/\">where he originally is from<\/a>. As anyone who has ever been involved in a long-distance relationship surely knows, saying goodbye was by far one of the most challenging things I have ever had to do.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-21361 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.therockysafari.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/13935002_10201967799432527_5424882443717911244_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=960,height=720,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/13935002_10201967799432527_5424882443717911244_n.jpg 960w, \/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=300,height=225,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/13935002_10201967799432527_5424882443717911244_n.jpg 300w, \/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=768,height=576,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/13935002_10201967799432527_5424882443717911244_n.jpg 768w, \/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=284,height=213,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/13935002_10201967799432527_5424882443717911244_n.jpg 284w, \/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=290,height=218,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/13935002_10201967799432527_5424882443717911244_n.jpg 290w, \/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=407,height=305,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/13935002_10201967799432527_5424882443717911244_n.jpg 407w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I can&#8217;t\u00a0even begin to tell you how emotionally devastating this goodbye\u00a0has been for me. The number of mornings the last two weeks where\u00a0I have woken up only to find\u00a0tears running down the side of my face, thinking about what lurked around the corner for us is way greater\u00a0than I&#8217;d care to admit. It has been really\u00a0hard.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-21370 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.therockysafari.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/img_0341.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"374\" height=\"374\" srcset=\"\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=374,height=374,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/img_0341.jpg 374w, \/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=300,height=300,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/img_0341.jpg 300w, \/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=150,height=150,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/img_0341.jpg 150w, \/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=290,height=290,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/img_0341.jpg 290w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 374px) 100vw, 374px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Jorge and I have grown so close since we first met. We oftentimes would joke around (although there is actually much truth to\u00a0this statement) and say how incredibly grateful we are that we really made the most of the time we had together during his <a href=\"https:\/\/therockysafari.com\/2016\/05\/01\/to-love-a-foreign-exchange-student\/\">foreign exchange<\/a> year. We started dating less than a week after he arrived in\u00a0the States last August. We both knew from the beginning that\u00a0after the\u00a0spring semester ended in May of this year, he would have to return\u00a0back to Spain. Fortunately for us, he was hired to work in a lab over the summer so\u00a0we gained\u00a0a few extra months together. That was an added bonus.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-21373 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.therockysafari.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/img_0214-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"705\" height=\"940\" srcset=\"\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=768,height=1024,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/img_0214.jpg 768w, \/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=225,height=300,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/img_0214.jpg 225w, \/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1152,height=1536,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/img_0214.jpg 1152w, \/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1536,height=2048,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/img_0214.jpg 1536w, \/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=290,height=387,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/img_0214.jpg 290w, \/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=407,height=543,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/img_0214.jpg 407w, \/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=800,height=1067,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/img_0214.jpg 800w, \/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=512,height=683,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/img_0214.jpg 512w, \/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1220,height=1627,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/img_0214.jpg 1220w, \/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1920,height=2560,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/img_0214-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 705px) 100vw, 705px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The bond we formed was something remarkably special in my life. Jorge has the most peaceful heart of anyone I have ever encountered. His views come from such a good place, looking for the best in anyone and in all situations. He actively challenges the bad in the world seeking a happier and more sustainable planet. He is open-minded, intelligent, witty, and so loveable. I am consistently amazed at the things he does and tells me about on a daily basis. His impact at Rutgers and on me has not gone unnoticed and I will miss him greatly.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-21382 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.therockysafari.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/img_0306-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"705\" height=\"529\" srcset=\"\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1024,height=768,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/img_0306.jpg 1024w, \/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=300,height=225,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/img_0306.jpg 300w, \/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=768,height=576,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/img_0306.jpg 768w, \/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1536,height=1152,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/img_0306.jpg 1536w, \/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=2048,height=1536,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/img_0306.jpg 2048w, \/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=290,height=218,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/img_0306.jpg 290w, \/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=407,height=305,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/img_0306.jpg 407w, \/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=800,height=600,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/img_0306.jpg 800w, \/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=512,height=384,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/img_0306.jpg 512w, \/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1220,height=915,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/img_0306.jpg 1220w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 705px) 100vw, 705px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I have not a single regret. I opened my heart to someone amazing and he has proven time and time again that it has undoubtedly been worth it. Each and every day.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-21383 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.therockysafari.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/img_0406-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"705\" height=\"529\" srcset=\"\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1024,height=768,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/img_0406.jpg 1024w, \/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=300,height=225,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/img_0406.jpg 300w, \/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=768,height=576,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/img_0406.jpg 768w, \/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1536,height=1152,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/img_0406.jpg 1536w, \/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=2048,height=1536,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/img_0406.jpg 2048w, \/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=290,height=218,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/img_0406.jpg 290w, \/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=407,height=305,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/img_0406.jpg 407w, \/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=800,height=600,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/img_0406.jpg 800w, \/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=512,height=384,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/img_0406.jpg 512w, \/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1220,height=915,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/img_0406.jpg 1220w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 705px) 100vw, 705px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Saying goodbye to him Thursday morning wasn&#8217;t easy.\u00a0We cleaned out his home on\u00a0Wednesday and packed everything up. We decided what was\u00a0garbage, what was his to take home, and what I would hold onto. For anyone who never has to experience this,\u00a0consider yourself\u00a0very lucky. Packing is a real reality check with\u00a0situations like these. It tends to be the point when you realize&#8230;\u00a0<em>wow, so this is actually happening.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Naturally, many tears followed.<\/p>\n<p>On our last night together, we moved our belongings into my new residence hall. The fourth-place we have moved into in the last year. The following morning, we got breakfast together one last time. After sitting outside the restaurant trying to mentally prepare ourselves, we began the dreaded walk to the train station where we would ultimately say goodbye to one another.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-21388 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.therockysafari.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/img_0452-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"705\" height=\"529\" srcset=\"\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1024,height=768,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/img_0452.jpg 1024w, \/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=300,height=225,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/img_0452.jpg 300w, \/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=768,height=576,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/img_0452.jpg 768w, \/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1536,height=1152,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/img_0452.jpg 1536w, \/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=2048,height=1536,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/img_0452.jpg 2048w, \/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=290,height=218,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/img_0452.jpg 290w, \/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=407,height=305,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/img_0452.jpg 407w, \/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=800,height=600,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/img_0452.jpg 800w, \/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=512,height=384,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/img_0452.jpg 512w, \/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1220,height=915,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/img_0452.jpg 1220w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 705px) 100vw, 705px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Upon walking out to the station&#8217;s platform, I knew I only had a matter of minutes left with Jorge before he would leave me.\u00a0My hands. My world. My anxiety was through the roof. I feared the sound of any train knowing what it meant for us. When one finally pulled up, Jorge left my arms, looked in my eyes, said one last goodbye, and disappeared into the train.<\/p>\n<p>A mere three hours later, I began Residence Life Summer Training. Finding myself on a new campus, with a whole new staff, thrown into a new reality. So far, things have been off to a good start. Jorge has informed me he is safely back in Spain. He&#8217;s finally catching up on sleep right now after a long trip home. It&#8217;s nearly 2 AM by me and I have my third day of RA training tomorrow so I should probably try to get some sleep now too.<\/p>\n<p>Goodnight, everyone!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The day I have dreaded for nearly one whole year has finally arrived. 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