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| One of my closest friends, Lauren, took me riding a few weeks ago. |
My days are filled with meeting with friends, teaching, babysitting, attending classes, preparing for trips, making lists, and everything else generally found on a daily schedule. There are times when I feel like I wish I were leaving tomorrow so I could just pack things up and let the chips fall where they will and not have to worry about goodbyes or hellos, for that matter. It's funny how many people I've recently met or have started spending more time with that I suddenly realize I will be leaving and may actually miss. I'm not really the type that misses people, but I doubt I've had such a great opportunity to put that to the test yet. My family has expressed to me how much I will be missed and I think it's going to be difficult to leave them, knowing all along that they will be going through things I will not be able to be here for. I'm also going to miss my class. I walked in graduation with the class above me since I graduated early, but now I'm going to miss out on moving on with a great bunch of people who I've become pretty fond of. I look back at the last three years and am amazed at how many things I did and people I met. Part of me wishes I had taken more time to relax and get some more time in with everyone, but I know my path is going to be worthwhile and I am excited to see what happens. I recently talked with a good friend from Ireland who is looking forward to visiting and said I could stay with her family for Christmas. That should be an exciting and relaxing way to spend the holiday. I have my last concert with my band tomorrow night before I leave and they have one more show before our bassist also leaves for a year. So many transitions!! I did get to spend some time with my dad on his birthday yesterday, and he might be the only person who's birthday I don't miss next year if I get back in time. My sister Katrina is now a talented zumba instructor, and my older sister Courtney, our good friend Shannon, and I went to one of her classes last night for the first time. I'm so glad I got to see where she is working and what she'll be doing while I'm gone. I'm so proud of both of my sisters and can't wait to hear their stories while I travel. Speaking of my sisters, I have to go and meet Courtney for lunch, so I'm out.
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| A celebratory dinner after graduation. |
