When it seems time is against us

Wow its crazy how quickly time passes. My summer volunteer term here at Schloss Mittersill is winding down. Many of the volunteers have begun to leave already. Heres a picture of the summer volunteer group. Nationalities represented: Polish, Lithuanian, Slovakian, Australian, Spanish, American, Russian, Canadian, Irish, British.

Yeah its just crazy... it feels as though time is against us in some ways. You meet all sorts of cool and interesting people but know that shortly we will part ways. But we accept this and enjoy the opportunity nonethelss! Within the next two weeks almost half the people in this picture will be gone (gah goodbyes are so sad). Then on the summer is generally short. This is part of the reason I find it appealing to return here for the longer 9 month term, as you have much more time to really get to know the other volunteers.

Oh well, this is part of life. I'll remember all the good times together, and the friendship we've shared. I'm a firm believer that everyone you meet changes who you are, teaches you more about people and more about one's self. So here's to us, all the good and bad times we've shared, and to the great journey of life that we walk.