Ich Liebe Euch Alle

A dear friend of mine had once quoted, "You feel the loneliest in a crowd." 

Two weeks ago, I believed it wholeheartedly. I was someone who wouldn't really interact with people. No, I wasn't an introvert. I was someone who would think ninety-seven times before I said something. I was someone who often thought excessively about what everyone else thought about me. 

But everything changed since the first day of camp. 

The minute I stepped inside the school campus, I thought, Why don't I stop giving a damn about what people thought about me? I'm here to make friends, not weigh my questions!? Why don't I just be myself? How does that sound? 

Enough about me, now. 

It's you guys who made everything all the more worthwhile. 

I had apprehensions. I thought that all we would have to do was learn, learn and learn. I thought a lot of the kids who'd come would be snooty. I thought that I would be utterly isolated. 

Boy, was I so wrong. 

This camp was one of the best experiences I've had in my life. Sure, there was loads of drama. Sure, there were times when I felt like I could burst into tears. Sure, there were times when I didn't like the food much.

(Just kidding about the last part. I  absolutely loved all the meals!) 

The main thing about this camp was, to make friends. And yes, I made loads and loads of friends. Friends from different countries, different cultures. 

I'd always assumed that people from different cultures were not really great to talk to, or befriend. 

Now, I feel like I have a right to be smacked about a billion times. 

Even though all of us were from different cultures, different countries and had been accustomed to different customs, it was really heartwarming to realize how much we had in common with each other. All of us getting along with each other, trying to ensure that we had the best time in our lives, making friendships for life - that was the most beautiful thing about this camp. 

I have no words to describe how amazing you all are. You all are filled with such love, such affection that I just cannot help but feel proud to be your friend. 

I got to learn so much from you all - about your cultures (tumi kemon acho!), about the way you all were so free about everything and how you all managed to make a better person out of me. 

I can never forget those amazing classes and workshops, where we played those fun-filled games (Hatchi-patchi!). I can never forget the hauntingly enchanting tune of Gabi Und Klaus and neither can I forget the DJ parties. The way we sang the songs, the way we danced like we were deranged. The selfies we all clicked and the amount of friends we made! 

Those five days were the ones where we all lived our lives to the fullest. 

I really love you guys and I'll remember you awesome folks. Always.