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It never gets easy. This is the fifth time in the last year that I’ve had to say “goodbye” to people that I care about and it’s a painful process each and every time. I work hard to avoid emotional parting moments, which is the main reason that I always make sure I’m alone when I make my final departure from home. I have to stay sharp, especially now that I’m about to hit the open road to the Pacific.
Chris is on the way back to the house and we’re leaving as soon as he arrives. He volunteered to come along with me which at first I thought would be irritating, but after the drive from Philadelphia I’ve realized the importance of having some other breathing organism there to keep my mind stimulated when fatigue sets in after midnight. We have snacks and supplies to last us the trip and enough music to keep me occupied along the way.
Staying at James’ place for most of my time here, and making frequent visits with the family, it’s so easy to absorb all the people in my life that have meant the world to me. I remember feeling distant when I lived in Georgia, so I cannot yet fathom the impact I’m going to feel knowing that I’m no longer a day’s drive away. Still, this is something that I’ve wanted for as long as I can remember, and I know whatever growing pains I’m feeling now will pass on.
I’m finally leaving the East Coast. Only a few people have known me long enough to know how long I’ve been talking about doing that.
And now I’m sitting here, just waiting for the right moment to turn out the light.
I love you guys, and I’m going to miss you all.
Chris is on the way back to the house and we’re leaving as soon as he arrives. He volunteered to come along with me which at first I thought would be irritating, but after the drive from Philadelphia I’ve realized the importance of having some other breathing organism there to keep my mind stimulated when fatigue sets in after midnight. We have snacks and supplies to last us the trip and enough music to keep me occupied along the way.
Staying at James’ place for most of my time here, and making frequent visits with the family, it’s so easy to absorb all the people in my life that have meant the world to me. I remember feeling distant when I lived in Georgia, so I cannot yet fathom the impact I’m going to feel knowing that I’m no longer a day’s drive away. Still, this is something that I’ve wanted for as long as I can remember, and I know whatever growing pains I’m feeling now will pass on.
I’m finally leaving the East Coast. Only a few people have known me long enough to know how long I’ve been talking about doing that.
And now I’m sitting here, just waiting for the right moment to turn out the light.
I love you guys, and I’m going to miss you all.