Lunch with Friends & Saying Goodbye

Are you excited? Are you nervous? Are you scared?

Yes. Yes. Yes.

Mostly though, I am excited and curious to find out what life holds ahead. So the last week or so has been full of good-bye's. It's interesting how my best friends are friends that I don't see very often, even though we live but a few miles apart. And even though we can go months without seeing each other, somehow, it doesn't make saying goodbye any easier.

I also had a family "going away" party this weekend which was incredibly nice. And while I'm not sure they fully understand how I came to this decision, and are sad to see me go, my family has always been and remains to be 100% supportive in any decision I have ever made. They are excited for me and some are already making plans to come and visit, and that, my friends, makes me a happy girl! Although, I'm not sure whether it's me they are wanting to see, or the view from my backyard, but I couldn't really blame them, it's incredibly peaceful. And the best part about it is that the Boise River runs through my backyard, so all year long I am blessed with the sound of water just out my back door.

"In order that she may be able to give her hand with dignity, she must be able to stand alone." -Margaret Fuller