Well, technically I’m in the Bay Area, but pandering to an international audience here 
So, my visa’s up tomorrow, am flying back to Sydney today.
I’m sitting in my version of heaven, Red Rock Coffee, for one last blast of smooth coffee goodness, and my mind’s whirring with a dozen thoughts and emotions.
I don’t wanna leave. The more I stay here, the more I wanna live here. (And it’s not just because of the coffee too )
The best thing about this trip were the people. I’ve met so many awesome people I now consider friends. So many people both here in the US and back in Aust have been so generous with their care, time and efforts. It’s truly humbling. I got lucky that way 
It was a hard slog. Being in a strange place, not knowing many people at the beginning, withdrawals from leaving work I truly loved, the highs and lows of job hunting, being crap at networking, not having a clue, the uncertainty…. Now that I think about it, no wonder there were times I felt overwhelmed!
I would do it all again, even though I’m returning without a job. (There are a few things on the burner, but nothing’s confirmed yet). So I will. I’m gonna come back in July and give it another go. I feel like I haven’t given it my absolute all, and that bugs me.
Wheeee! The adventure continues! 
I would say to anyone considering doing the same – Go for it! It ain’t easy, but it is (mainly) fun, and at the every least, it’s a good experience. Oh, and drop me a line, we’ll talk.
Tagged hellos and goodbyes, reflections, Silicon Valley
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I know u’ve heard me say this before but i’ll really proud of the step you took. It takes massive amounts of guts. reminds me of what i read in the alchemist; when u really want sthing, the universe conspires to help u achieve it. So fingers crossed it will all work out for u soon enough…
*hugs*
And if the universe doesn’t conspire for me, I shall conspire against it! *shaking fist*
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