Hard work now, benefits later

So as I continue my journey with a career driven path of life, doors are continuously opening; recently I got a promotion and today, just got accepted to a Leadership program, where I train on site for 18 months, being rotated throughout the hotel in different departments, until they re-locate me, and this can be down the street, california, saudi arabia, singapore....the list goes on. Basically wherever they need me, what 'fits' and of course where I want to go.
This week I am headed home for the first time, since I've left in May. I feel relaxed and I am able to enjoy this break, a month ago, I wouldn't have been ok with leaving work and going home, but now that I have made some progress and things are set in stone I can leave satisfied! And right about now I'm in a work-induced-coma which isn't a good place to be in physically /mentally, and I thought that I would need a tropical beach somewhere to bring me back to life; but what I realize is that all I need is family, friends and loved ones to light that spark that I have lost and all will be ok again. I am so excited to hear about married life and baby life with my dearest of friends, completely different paths than the one I am on but something I envy and want no detail spared on what its like! I am so proud of all my friends and what they have accomplished and I know I am going to be a bag of tears when I see them. I am also super excited to see my mom and dad, so much has changed since the last time I've seen them and Dad always writes and says "I can't wait to see my little girl all grown up" and that always tugs at my heart strings. He also wrote today "The kids are dying to know if you are staying over one night so we can make crepe's in the morning" and I replied "are the kids asking or are you?" haha so I know he's super excited that I'm coming home. I wish I could stay longer, but sometimes short and sweet visits are the best and you just have to cherish every moment. A big addition to solo-Ashley, is Chris. I've put this subject off for a bit because words cannot describe how incredible he is. Maybe this will sum things up... "you had me at bee hive" (inside joke) but basically we are meant to be, and its nice knowing "ah, so this is what its like". So he is meeting me in Toronto, flying 11,000kms, across the atlantic, 4 flights, 20 hours, from Queensland, Australia, kind of a big deal, but it isn't! It just is. So I'm super stoked for everyone to meet him, and even more excited to explore Toronto / Niagara / Vancouver together! yeay!

I am sort of weary of going home, I'm not too sure how I will react, will it be emotional? happy? sad to leave? A big reason I'm going home is to see my Gramma, she has had a rough last couple years, and has had a few close calls with serious illness. I am so proud of her and how strong she is and maintaining a positive mind at tough times as these, I can't wait to see her and I know she'll want to hear all about my adventures in the last year.

That's the deets on what is going on in my adventure!

xx A.