Its hard to say goodbye

As the title suggests, its been hard for me to say goodbye to some close friends who've been in Melbourne and are returning to their respective home countries.

I've just met two of them tonight (or rather, this morning) who're flying back later this afternoon.

I feel sad, but not sad enough to warrant any shedding of tears. I usually internalize my feelings.

Promises are made that we will *hopefully meet in the near future, but aside from that, nothing can be set in stone, because life is so unpredictable.

I just hope that they are leaving Melbourne with fond memories, and I am happy that I at least have been able to give them a decent parting gift.

sayonara!