the beginning of the end

As I sit in SOC 201, I can't help but think today that this is my last Chapman class until August 2009. I can't believe how quickly time has passed and how quickly my departure approaches. It set in last week when I was at home and my mom and I went shopping for Africa gear. Although all of the clothes were horrible and although I was cranky shopping the day after Black Friday, I knew that it would all be worth it.

My mom arrives tonight to pack up my apartment and move all of my stuff to a storage unit. I can't believe I am saying goodbye to C12 so soon! It is certainly a bittersweet goodbye.

Goodbyes are so strange. It is interesting how little the important people care or remember to say goodbye and how those that you maybe don't know as well get upset while saying goodbye. I feel as though I have a social obligation to feel really bad and upset when saying goodbye, but I have a really hard time not smiling out of excitement. If I have smiled while saying goodbye to you know that it's not you, I'm just SO excited and nervous and freaked out!

It is strange studying abroad in the Spring. Everything seems to happen in the spring and I can't believe how much I will be missing. Red and Gold Week, Riley's new reign, Shana's new reign, Rock-a-thon, SKIT NIGHT!, spring break, OA apps and interviews, etc. Not to mention seeing everyone who is going abroad in the fall, or coming back from being abroad. You know who you are. For those of you who I have recently gotten to know better, I can't tell you how bummed I am that it has to be interrupted. Know that I will not forget you, any of you!

Please call me if you want to see me before I leave. I will be running around like a crazy person and I would hate to forget anyone!

I wish you all the best of luck in the coming semester and happy trails for those of you also studying abroad. You are all in my thoughts.

Lindsey