Right now we’re living in a land of unknown.
And I’m trying not to freak out about it 🙃
With my Australian visa up shortly, I now have to make moves to try and extend it.
How likely will that be? I’m not sure.
They’re really telling people to make their way out (Australia to its tourist: BUH-BYE 👋🏽)
I’d have to prepare to leave if that’s the case…
Back Up Plan
My back up plan is Canada. [Beg immigration fuh let me een?]
Wait it out there until Antigua opens up its borders? Maybe?
But, am I ready to leave Australia? No.
And Why?
Because I never imagined having to leave on these terms.
Telling a family goodbye, without knowing the next time I’ll see them.
Telling the life I’ve created over here bye without being able to see anyone else or celebrate it.
Having to leave and travel, with the risk of contracting a virus that may potentially affect my health and maybe that of others?
My heart’s not ready. My mind’s not ready. I’m just not ready…
I can’t imagine this is how it would have to go….
So, I’m gunna hold out for the good option.
The option where my visa is approved and I’m allowed to stay for another few months.
The option where I stay isolated with my Australian family for a couple more weeks (or months), and we continue to make this journey an entertaining one, even under the circumstances (Tik Tok dances included).
The option where I’ll tell all my close family and friends on this side of the world that I finally know what I’m doing, where I’m going and I’ll see them one more time before I do.
The option where my heart and mind are on the same page, ready to leave Australia, when it is safe to do so.
Do things normally go as planned?
Ha! Hell no.
So, what will happen? Only time will tell.
But I’ll work on the good part and fingers crossed, it’ll work out.
I guess we’ll see, won’t we.
Yours truly,
Global Gyal
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