I had heard about the nature of expat relationships, how people are in and out of your life as assignments begin and end and families move on. The side benefit of this fact is that it makes expatriates as a whole more outgoing and willing to pursue relationships. They (we) need friends to help them (us) make it in a new and unfamiliar environment.
So yes, I knew that good-byes would come in a hurry, but I didn't expect it to come so soon. But Kevin, Kate, Tyler and Alexa left Shanghai today. Already some good friends are gone. We shared lots of pool time, Polly Pockets, badminton, board games, shopping tips, a sleep over, a museum trip, a go-carting outing, wine and cheese, a sewing project... and all this in just one month. It was a lovely time.
Goodbye, friends. We miss you!
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