Every end is a new beginning

Well, well, well...it's been one heck of a ride, but my 5-year stint in Dubai is finally coming to an end.

These last few weeks have been filled with many exciting events, yet accompanied by some very sad farewells.

From a surprise trip to the 7 star Burj Al Arab with some of my closest friends, to dinner at the bottom of the tallest building Burj Khalifa with one of my oldest friends, to yummy food at the well-renown Cheesecake factory with my footie crew and late-night Iftars during the Holy month of Ramadan with my amazing colleagues; I've been treated to some of the best experiences around town. I couldn't think of a better way to finish up my time here in Dubai.

I've had the opportunity to spend some quality time with some very special people who have come into my life, just at the right time, and have left footprints on my heart, changing me forever.

I really could not be more grateful!

I've been overwhelmed with the love that these individuals have shown me in these last few weeks and I have been gifted with friendships and memories that will certainly last me a lifetime.

I really can't THANK YOU all enough.

I am still in disbelief that the time has come to close this chapter of my life-long journey and I am sad to be leaving so many wonderful people behind. With that said, I am truly excited to find out what lays ahead as I begin a new chapter in Vietnam; living new experiences, making new friends and creating new memories.

"Every story has an end, but in life, every end is a new beginning."

Stay tuned...

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