I lost that ability to be independent sometime in my second year. On hindsight, living with 4 initial strangers last year and in further proximity with fellow country man probably made me get used to being alone. I think, this year, seeing my friends 24 7 has made me so comfortable that i've started feeling ill at ease when alone! that balance, i strive to find it again.

and i'm yearning to be back home. 5 months is getting a bit too long.