and the best way I can describe it is a constant countdown.

我把這段過程形容為一個無止盡的倒數。

I'm either counting down the days until I can see him again,

我不是在倒數還要等多少天才能再見到他，

or I'm savoring how much time we have left together.

就是在細數品味著我們剩下能相處的時光。

It's a strange balance of anticipation and anxiety;

我們必須在期望與焦慮間取得一個平衡，

and honestly, it can kind of mess with my head if I focus on it too much.

老實說，每當我胡思亂想時我的生活就會變得一團糟。

But I always like to think of the bigger picture.

但是我總是嘗試想著更遠的藍圖。

Being patient is probably the number one rule when you're in an LDR.

學會等待或許是遠距離戀愛最重要的事情。

The worst feeling by far is not knowing when you're going to see each other again,

最糟的感覺就是你不知道你們何時才能再次相聚，

but once you lock in a date and book a flight, that's when the timer begins.

但是當你定下了一個日子，也訂下了一張機票，倒數計時就正式開始。

No matter what's happening, they're always in the back of your mind.

不管發生什麼事，他總是在你的腦海中。

And especially if it's something amazing because you just wish that they were there to experience it with you, too.

特別是那些精彩的時刻，你總希望他在你身旁陪你經歷。

But what keeps me going is knowing that every day, hour and minute that passes, you're that much closer to seeing them.

但支持我走下去的動力是知道每一天、每一小時甚至是每一分鐘的過去，都代表著我們快見面了。

You're gonna have moments of loneliness when you're in an LDR,

在遠距離戀愛中，你絕對會有感到孤單的時刻，

when you've had a terrible day or you're feeling down, not being able to hug him or even hold his hand is just tough.

當你過得很糟、心情不好的時候，無法抱抱他甚至牽他的手都令人難受。

But there are other ways to show that you're there for them;

但有其他的方法可以讓對方知道，你一直都在；

whether it's a text, a voice memo, skype, even flowers.

像是一封簡訊、一個語音訊息、視訊、甚至是送上花。

You communicate and stay intimate in different and innovative ways,

你可以用各式各樣特別的方式彼此溝通、保持情感的溫度，

and it proves that your relationship is beyond something physical.

這證明了你們的感情超越了身體，

It's anything but shallow.

一點也不膚淺。

When you're in an LDR, it forces you to be independent in your relationship.

遠距離戀愛會讓你學習如何在感情中獨立。

Not having your boyfriend live nearby gives you no option but to do things on your own.

男朋友不在身旁讓你必須學習一個人處理各種大小事。

You have extra time to work on your job, your interests, your passions,

你能把多餘的時間放在你的工作與興趣上、培養你的熱情，

you can spend quality time with your friends and family, and just develop strong relationships with them.

你也可以好好地投資時間在朋友與家人身上，和他們建立更深的感情。

You'll never be one of those people that just disappear when they get in a relationship.

你永遠不會是那些談了戀愛後就消失不見的人。

When you're in an LDR, you learn how to rely on yourself.

在遠距離戀愛中，你要學會依靠自己。

You start to have a love and hate relationship with the airport;

你會對機場又愛又恨；

and getting ready to see him still gives me butterflies.

而每一次想到自己即將看見他，我依然會感到非常緊張。

It's crazy!

很不敢相信吧！

Once you're there, you literally can't wait to take off the ground.

抵達機場的那刻，你會恨不得飛機快點起飛。

Seeing them on the other side is probably one of the best feelings in the world.

看到他站在出境大廳的那一端，大概是世界上最好的感覺之一。

It feels like you just saved all your tokens and you're finally cashing them all in.

感覺就像是你存了好久好久的代幣，然後終於可以一次把它們花光。

You just appreciate every moment when you're with them because it's something that you've been patiently waiting for.

你會珍惜和他相處的每個時刻，因為為了這段時光你已耐心地等待了許久。

Even little things like getting stuck in traffic or making breakfast, they're all adventures now.

甚至像是跟他一起塞車或準備早餐這種小事情，都變得像是場冒險。

I didn't plan to be in a long-distance relationship,

我從來沒有計畫要談一段遠距離戀愛，

but love finds you in unexpected places.

但是愛總是在無法預期的時刻，找到你。

(This is a book filled with incredible moments of two people falling madly in love)

（這是一本關於兩個深愛彼此的人、和他們之間的美麗回憶）