Saying goodbyes...

"Saying goodbye isn't the hard part, it's what we leave behind that's tough."

Sorry I haven't blogged for awhile and I apologize. I know my mom has bugged me a few times on why I haven't been keeping it updated. So i'll give you a little run down of why. Lately, school has been pushing the exams and quizzes on me like no other. On top of hitting the books at night, I have been spending some quality time up in Duluth. I spend my weekends fishing, snowboarding, playing hockey, and socializing with my friends. So that brings me to an important post about my feelings...

This past two weekends I have been up in Duluth. Spending time up there feels good, its like reuniting with my family that I haven't seen in awhile. Although, when I leave on Sundays I feel that feeling of missing someone. You know that feeling that tugs a little on the inside of you, that feeling that makes you want to stay a little longer, or the feeling that makes you simply stay an extra day because you can. Driving back on Sundays or Mondays makes me think about the good things in life and how amazing my friends are.

"Don't be dismayed at good-byes. A farewell is necessary before we can meet again and meeting again, after moments or a lifetime, is certain for those who are friends."

Well, those feelings are just a way of telling myself that I miss Duluth. I miss my friends, my family, my social life, but most of all I miss my best friend Amanda. We come to the conclusion that we simply can't live apart. Even two and a half hours is way to far to be away from her. Many things have come up these past few weeks and we simply needed each other to be there for each other. Simple things like shopping for clothes, groceries, and shoes becomes a chore because I don't have my side kick to help out. Lets just keep it simple and we did everything together, and things just aren't the same.  My friends are like my family up there, and I'm sure many of you have had that close relationship with someone before. But, its not just her that I'm super close with, but also her loving boyfriend, Andy. Andy and I can talk for hours about anything and everything. He is like a big brother who I can beat up on, give and receive crap from, but also a great friend to chat with about life. I miss them both dearly and can't wait to be closer to them next year.

"Life wouldn't be the same without you and all the memories you have given me."

So that drive home that I was talking about also makes me think about that you only live once, so don't hold back, and do whatever it takes to be successful. This move has made me feel good about myself, and that I will do whatever it takes to make my dream come true!