college
i never thought that i would miss any of the things i left, or will be leaving, behind. i thought than when this time came it would be a very easy transition...but as august 18th is approaching, i am quite unsure what the future has in store for me.

i feel as though i am leaving everything i know and am used to behind (except for my best friend allison). i face new challenges, some i have here, and some i will experience later in arizona.

i honestly cannot fathom the thought of saying goodbye to the people i love -- Becca, Quinn, my mom, dad, brother, the people i work with (who have taught me new things about myself i never thought exisited).

although this is a very happy time in my life, i cannot begin to accept the fact that in 2 very short weeks, i will be a resident of the state of arizona. i will not have the option of waking up to go to the beach, or go to disneyland just because, or stop at jamba juice with my best friends to say a quick hello and grab some free snacks and a drink. i cannot express in words how deeply attached i am to my co-workers, and even my "boss."

i will never forget the times i had here, especially those spent at CES. haha, i remember thinking to myself that we couldnt get out of there fast enough, but now it seems as though i want to go back.

i am finally shedding my cacuun. i am moving out, learning to live on my own and fend for myself, which i have never had to do before.

i am crying right now thinking how sad i am going to be to say goodbye.
do i just do it with a hug? or a kiss? a swift and quick "see you soon" or a long dramatic "i love you and you have changed my life forever"? i know my memories here will not die, because i will be back before i know it. but i want to charish the last 2 weeks i have here.

much love,
ALY