Finally Canada

After a 23 hour day, I finally arrived in London Ontario at my Grandma and Grandpa's house. It was a long day but it was fun. Security in the States makes everyone feel like a criminal, however the boarder patrolman did not ask one serious question. His were directed at what sports I like the teams I support, perhaps because I am Canadian, but if this were the case why do I have to stand in the international passports line? Why can't Canadians simply go into the U.S citizen line where there are an entirety of 12 people, in the time I worked my way to the end of the international line. It took me from 2:30 to 16:30 to get from my airplane to my next flight's gate. But at long last I arrived safely in London, Ontario. I am now visiting with my father's parents, next week I will be with my mother's family in Michigan. In twenty days I will finally be with Sara again, it has felt much longer than four weeks. Looking forward to all that we have planned.

My Last Post in Germany

Hey guys,
This is gonna be my last post in Germany! Tomorrow morning at 6.15 I will be leaving for Frankfurt International Airport (Not Frankfurt Hahn Airport, little shout out to Dad, Dan and Bhreagh) with parents, Micah follows on the 8th due to University exams.
My flight leaves at noon but due to the 3 hour a head of time Check-in I have to be at the Airport for 9, but I am going with my parents, who's flight leaves an hour earlier, hence Luke arrives four hours ahead of his flight's departure (YAY). I have a 5 hour overlay tomorrow in Chicago hopefully I will have time to post some more.
I will miss Germany and all who have left me with food for thought, whether it be to aspire to be like them or to learn from their shortcomings. It's been great Germany and it's not you it's me. Sometimes great things come to an end. Yet more often then not better things are to follow.

Because there were no pictures in my last post.

Just a short packing update!

Sorry that I didn't take any pictures but the boxes are off! 2 more sleeps! Now I am cleaning my room for the last time (at least this one, that is). I'll be writing a longer post mid-week next week. So keep an eye out for it.

Getting Packed and Ready to Go

Having moved three times in my life (Orleans, Canada - Solingen, Germany; Solingen, Germany - Leipzig, Germany; Leipzig, Germany - Cologne, Germany) I am accustomed to moving and new places, yet this time it's Different. This time it is a new culture and I am leaving behind my family and friends. I grew-up in Europe, which in it's self is already a privilege however on top of that, I grew-up in a stable and loving home, which does make leaving a little bit difficult. Nevertheless, the time has come to jump ship, set sails, and explore the unknown all at once and make "it" (whatever "it" is) on my own. Life as I know it is coming to a sudden and abrupt end. As my friend put it - "Taking a huge leap of faith into the unknown."

My hangars knock each other filling my room with an eerie, lonely, metallic ringing

My Room is now almost completely packed with just a few things left. I am now down to 11 days left in Germany, 11 short days to take care of my last little things that always get over looked and to say good bye to everyone who I have come to know and cherish over the last years in Cologne.

My Boxes Which are being shipped. Hope none get lost!

Most of my books are packed, mainly the unread ones.

A little About Me and My Blog

This Blog is dedicated to the upcoming changes in my life, but where are my manners an introduction. I'm Luke, 20 years old and live in Germany. I am a third-culture-kid, having been born in Canada and moving to Germany at just four and a half years old. I moved here with my parents who are Salvation Army Officers in the summer of '97. Now almost 16 years later I will be moving "back" to Canada in order to attend Vancouver Island University.