[1891] Homesick

I'm not sure how to link so please tell me if these links don't work

I've been writing lately to pass the time in lockdown, and just looking for some comments. This is an essay I worked on. It's non-fiction, which I've never dabbled in so apologies if it is not the most fascinating.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vpoBFRr4GTZOMnT3piiAWiBh5qwUWm0d9EU18zv2JDw/edit?usp=sharing

My questions are numerous!

1. pacing, I don't think I have ever learned how to pace a story so I'd love some feedback there.
2. ending. I'm not sure how to end this essay.
3. hook/holding interest. Is there actually a story here, or is it more of just a journal entry?
4. voice. Just curious as to people's takes on this.

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Crits:

1482

https://www.reddit.com/r/DestructiveReaders/comments/u96myt/comment/i5rodxc/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3

719

https://www.reddit.com/r/DestructiveReaders/comments/u988et/comment/i5q5ndr/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3

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edit: mods, i've edited the piece and it is longer now, about 3000 words. I had an earlier critique:

1985

https://www.reddit.com/r/DestructiveReaders/comments/u83sg5/comment/i5mznp8/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3

it was my first one, and not very good, so I initially didn't include it but it should be enough for my piece if anyone else reads this, the word count is 3170!