Wrapping it all up

In 1.5 weeks I will be saying goodbye to all that I know in Southern California and I'll be beginning my journey of moving to New York. As the time quickly approaches, I find myself saying goodbye and explaining to others and trying to justify (to others and to myself) what I'm doing.

The wrapping up of my life in California has begun. My calendar is quickly filling up with coffee dates, dinner dates and many other fun-filled goodbyes with good friends and my family. As my calendar fills, so does my heart. I hate goodbyes. It's really starting to sink in that I'm moving to NY, not just venturing off an another one of my trips. In the past, I've said goodbye but knew that I'd be returning. This time, who knows. I'm moving to NY, I'm not just taking a trip there. After living abroad for a year and returning to the same friends I left behind (and with a large number of new, amazing friends around the world), I realized that true friends last and that I'm blessed with the ability to make good, quality friends. This is good but it makes saying goodbye harder.

I know that life will continue in California without me. My friends will continue to be themselves and have new experiences that I will not be a part of. My twin sister will be molding her own life without me by her side. But I also know that this isn't the end. Often times I get caught up in the goodbye and forget that goodbye isn't forever. I will keep in touch and I will come back and visit and I do expect visitors. I want to continue to be a part of people's lives.

I live a crazy life, I know. I'm determined to live my life to the fullest and at this point in time, that means moving to New York to pursue a career in journalism. Yes, I'm adventurous and yes, I'm taking a huge leap. But if I don't leap, I'll never know what lies beyond. While I'm sad to leave my loved ones and friends, I'm excited for my future, whatever it may be. I'm also excited for everyone else's futures. Life is unpredictable. Even if you're one of those people who thinks you've got your entire life planned out, life is unpredictable. It's that uncertainty that keeps me going and fuels my pursuit.

Thanks for the memories and cheers to the many memories that lie ahead!