Page 194 - Never Too Far Away? The Roles of Social Network Sites in Sojourners’ Adjustment

Hanna and Sacha – when I came here, I was taller than you. Just a few years, and I am already (literally) looking up to you.Thank you for the good times spent together, and for agreeing to be my bridesmaids!!!
Katja and Diana – K&D, I am forever grateful for reassuring me that I always have a place to go to if I ever want to be away from all the chaos.
Chris SB – thank you for your constant support and for believing in me. I can now use the calling cards!!! We won’t stop until we make this world a better place ;-) Celine – you have the most loving heart. Just talking to you makes me feel that I will never be alone. I’d like you to know that you will always and forever have a friend in me.
Hande – Girl, you are awesome! Thank you for everything, from the bottom of my heart. Now, we are together again, and that makes me so happy. I know you’ve got my back, like I’ve got yours!
Fam – you have always been there for me, through good and bad times. Thank you for your thoughtfulness especially during the most difficult times in my life. You are one of the most genuine, most caring people I know. You can always count on me.
Amber – my dearest, you made my PhD life really unforgettable! We went through a lot of joys and heartbreaks together. Through tears and laughter, we survived the worst. Thank you for being an amazing friend! Yes, we love Goor!
To my family in the Netherlands: I would like to especially thank Gay, for your love, support, and vegetables from your garden. I look forward to more cycling trips with you! To Roos, Nanine, Rob, Simone, Bas, Wilbert, Bir, Fer, Saar, Max, Wyp, Ties, Marieke, Noah-big1, Noah-big2, Pep, Rein, Luca, Noah-small, Julian, Niels, Djumi, Dennis, Margriet, Wyp, Joel, Pim – I honestly could not have wished for better in-laws. We live for good stories and good food! Lieve familie, allemaal bedankt. Ik hou van jullie.
To my family in the Philippines: Jojo and Yolanda, RJ and Princess, Patricia, Brian, Chino, Pauline – Kayo ang dahilan ng lahat ng pagsisikap ko. Malayo man si Ate/Tita, hinding hindi ko kayo pababayaan. Mahal na mahal ko kayo. Mahal kong Mama, Papa, at Kitten, may kasamang lungkot ang pagtatapos ko dahil hindi na namin kayo kasama. Pero kailanman, hindi kayo mawawala sa puso ko. Special thanks also to my aunties and uncles, and my cousins, for the support and for looking after my family while I am away. Mom Margie and Dad Jeremy – thank you for your love and understanding. I want you to know that I love you and I am grateful for all your support.
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