it is truly the beauty and spirit of people and place that solidifies that sense of belonging "home". there are countless people and experiences i would never had come into my life (my husband included) had i not moved home. it was all on a whim - triggered by a job offered while on vacation and a toxic relationship finally coming to an end. it proved to me what most might consider a tired cliche: "everything happens for a reason".
and for those that are new to the island from somewhere else or have left after experiencing its full potential, the dichotomy is truly effective. nothing will ever take the place of those people and places left behind...but i'm blessed that i've only come to know of how remarkable they are after having left.
That's beautiful, Mimi. I agree.
thanks, Michelle :) another mahalang moment.