So long, Farewell

It is approximately 5 and half hours until I leave for Nashville, 13 until I board my first plane, and 22 until I touch down in Amsterdam. Where did time go?

While I am super excited to begin this new chapter in my life,--sorry for being cliche--I am at the same time sad to see the previous one end. Saying goodbye to my normal life was tougher than I expected. There is just something about "coming to an end" that makes you re-evalute the things people you love in life; you quit taking them for granted and realize how much they mean to you. From co-workers, to college friends, to boyfriend, there are just so many people that I am going to miss not being able to see on a daily, weekly, or bi-weekly basis. (And just in case you're wondering, yes, I have cried a river...) To those of you I didn't get to see one last time, "Goodbye, good luck, and see you in a year". And (again) to those of you I did see before I left, I'm still going to miss you!!

Did I mention I have yet to say goodbye to the family? They are all--and I mean all--dropping me off in Nashville. (Thanks, Tom Harrison, for inviting everyone in the world!*) Not seeing my family on a daily basis won't be such a big adjustment seeing as how I already lived 6 hours away, but not being able to drive back and see the kids--neices and nephews--growing up will be a bit sad. By the time I get back, Owen will have turned 1... And just think of how much he will have learned by then!
*Sense the sarcasm

As sad as it may be to say goodbye to my friends here, I know the experience that lies ahead of me will be well worth it.

So goodbye Knoxville. Goodbye West Tennessee. Goodbye TSEP. Goodbye Serlio Way. Goodbye Hooters Fried Pickles--random, I know, but I love those things! Goodbye friends. Goodbye family....

...And Hello Assen!