Well, It's been a while, hasn't it?
I suppose I should update everyone and let you know what's going on with my life. It's been a while since I've seen or talked to many of you and, for that, I apologize.
Anywho, as most of you know, come the end of the summer I'll be moving to Florida to go to a school located in Winter Park (about 25-30 minutes away from Orlando). Chad, his brother, Ryan. and Ryan's fiancee, Becky, are all moving down as well. However, things have taken a turn for the more abrupt, as life likes to send curve balls at us every once and again. Chad lost his job as a Taco Unit at Taco Bell this past week and is now in a dilema of getting no income. As luck would have it, though, his mother (who already lives in FL) will be coming up to RI to visit for a few days towards the end of March, so, Chad will be going down to FL with her when they leave. Much sooner than I was expecting.
Originally, Chad, Ryan and Becky were going to move down in the middle of April and rent an apartment in Winter Park a few minutes away from the school. However, since plans have changed and Chad is going down earlier than expected, Ryan and Becky are going to be pretty much on their own as far as moving goes. As it stands now, Ryan is going to drive down mid-April and pick up Chad. Then, using their mother's mini-van with the seats removed, they're going to drive back up here, pick up Becky and the stuff (with a mini hitch as well, probably) and drive back down to FL and the apartment.
As for me, well, I'll be driving down and hitting a few key sight-seeing spots on the way. Mom is going to go down with me, I'm not sure about dad. I don't know if he's going to pull himself away from the Church long enough to help. I know that we'll definately be stopping in D.C. on the way down there. Chances are we'll stay for a few days to see some of the sights there as well as try and meet up with my cousin Chris and his boyfriend. (Erin, if you haven't moved back up to RI by that point maybe we can meet up, too.)
Things are begining to take shape and move along rather quickly. It's a little intimidating and overwhelming but also exciting at the same time. I realize now that I chose RWU because it was safe, familiar and all together as close to home as I was going to get without going to URI. Don't get me wrong, I love RWU, always have and always will, but it was the safest for me. I've never been away from home or gone without seeing my parents for long periods of time. I mean, sure, I come to Pete's and spend days on end here, but, in the long run, home is only 45 minutes away. RI is small, no matter where I'd go in it I'd be close to home. Safe and secure in the knowledge that I'd have mom and dad there for me if I needed them. But now, going to FL, being at the total end of the east coast away from them, it's different. I'm truly on my own. Yes, they'll come down to visit, but not that often. I'll get to talk to them, but it won't be the same. I'm frightened, but also excited at the same time. This will be the true test to see me get out on my own without them there to guide me. I've stood in their shadow long enough and now it's time for me to stand on my own, without the training wheels, so to speak.
The seasons are changing and with that comes the turning of the tides. New things will arise, new situations, new complications, new life, new trials, new tribulations but, most importantly, new chances. Life is changing and with it I know I must change too. I'm scared, but also hopeful. This will be the adventure beyond adventures, for me anyway. I'll keep in touch, everyone. But, for now, be well. ::Wanders off humming the Indiana Jones theme.::
Anywho, as most of you know, come the end of the summer I'll be moving to Florida to go to a school located in Winter Park (about 25-30 minutes away from Orlando). Chad, his brother, Ryan. and Ryan's fiancee, Becky, are all moving down as well. However, things have taken a turn for the more abrupt, as life likes to send curve balls at us every once and again. Chad lost his job as a Taco Unit at Taco Bell this past week and is now in a dilema of getting no income. As luck would have it, though, his mother (who already lives in FL) will be coming up to RI to visit for a few days towards the end of March, so, Chad will be going down to FL with her when they leave. Much sooner than I was expecting.
Originally, Chad, Ryan and Becky were going to move down in the middle of April and rent an apartment in Winter Park a few minutes away from the school. However, since plans have changed and Chad is going down earlier than expected, Ryan and Becky are going to be pretty much on their own as far as moving goes. As it stands now, Ryan is going to drive down mid-April and pick up Chad. Then, using their mother's mini-van with the seats removed, they're going to drive back up here, pick up Becky and the stuff (with a mini hitch as well, probably) and drive back down to FL and the apartment.
As for me, well, I'll be driving down and hitting a few key sight-seeing spots on the way. Mom is going to go down with me, I'm not sure about dad. I don't know if he's going to pull himself away from the Church long enough to help. I know that we'll definately be stopping in D.C. on the way down there. Chances are we'll stay for a few days to see some of the sights there as well as try and meet up with my cousin Chris and his boyfriend. (Erin, if you haven't moved back up to RI by that point maybe we can meet up, too.)
Things are begining to take shape and move along rather quickly. It's a little intimidating and overwhelming but also exciting at the same time. I realize now that I chose RWU because it was safe, familiar and all together as close to home as I was going to get without going to URI. Don't get me wrong, I love RWU, always have and always will, but it was the safest for me. I've never been away from home or gone without seeing my parents for long periods of time. I mean, sure, I come to Pete's and spend days on end here, but, in the long run, home is only 45 minutes away. RI is small, no matter where I'd go in it I'd be close to home. Safe and secure in the knowledge that I'd have mom and dad there for me if I needed them. But now, going to FL, being at the total end of the east coast away from them, it's different. I'm truly on my own. Yes, they'll come down to visit, but not that often. I'll get to talk to them, but it won't be the same. I'm frightened, but also excited at the same time. This will be the true test to see me get out on my own without them there to guide me. I've stood in their shadow long enough and now it's time for me to stand on my own, without the training wheels, so to speak.
The seasons are changing and with that comes the turning of the tides. New things will arise, new situations, new complications, new life, new trials, new tribulations but, most importantly, new chances. Life is changing and with it I know I must change too. I'm scared, but also hopeful. This will be the adventure beyond adventures, for me anyway. I'll keep in touch, everyone. But, for now, be well. ::Wanders off humming the Indiana Jones theme.::