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 Four years ago, I worked on some farms in Europe through a program called WWOOF. I had such a great experience and met the most wonderful people in some very remote areas. Somewhere back then, I knew I would WWOOF again and again. And that's where I've been, working on a farm and having the time of my life. Away from technology, away from distractions, away from the city, dedicating myself to one thing. (I went local this time, mainly because I'm saving money.) I'll say, one of my favorite vacations ever. This rivals the farm I worked on in rural France, mainly because of the people I've met. I met so many different people, I was so overwhelmed in the best possible way. One thing I've learned through the years is to make the most of what you have in what little time you have. And I did my best in trying to learn about everyone in the week I gave myself. People are incredible and so, so interesting. Everyone was in a different stage in their lives, from everywhere, with experiences of all kinds. And what I love, and will always love about WWOOFing, is that the people I meet are kind. My faith in humanity is restored every time, and I love it. I love knowing there are good people out there. I'm a shy awkward person by nature, but lately I've just wanted to talk to people, learn about them, have interesting conversations with them. Call it embracing who I am, call it influences from friends, call it whatever you want. The end result? So many moments that still make laugh when I think about them. I like that even more now that I'm back in a cubicle, back to the daily grind. So I made it a point to say goodbye to everyone before I left, even to the ones I only spoke to a few times. To the ones I spoke to a few times, we had some last minute conversations about anything and everything. Whether verbally or by note, I felt content with the way I left. I know, for sure, I'll be back to help out since it's close by and because it's something I truly love to do (I just like helping people). But I know that the group of people I was surrounded by will change, as people come and go all the time. So my point in saying goodbye to everyone? Rather than preserve them in a set time and place, I look forward to keeping up the relationships I began to develop and growing with some newfound friends. It wasn't a goodbye forever, but a goodbye just for now. |
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Hi, my name is Amy. Be well, and say hello!
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I loved those people so much, that I moved to a farm the first chance I got.
It's great that you're able to experience both sides of the fence, and I'm sure they were extremely grateful for your help.