Sad and Scary

Thanks to my friends I'm starting to think more and more about how much I'll be missing out on this summer, although I realize that my internship is going to be a good resume builder and a once in a lifetime experience.

My Own Self, At My Very Best, All the Time

I believe I am a blogging thief. I stole a phrase from a good friend, but it's a good phrase. I completely understand why he has chose to take the phrase to heart and make it his life plan(or something along that line).

I have always been the healthiest and happiest in the summer. In the past I have typically spent as much time as I have been able to outside - either at camp with the friends I've had for years and the new friends I've made each summer or even while I've just been on campus working and taking classes I would take the time to get the most out of everyday as I could. I'm worried that I'm not going to have that option - primarily because I'm going to be in a much bigger city. A much bigger city that doesn't consist of fifty percent college students. What am I going to do? Where am I going to run outside that I'm going to be safe? Or even just feel like I'm safe even if I'm really not?

Everybody takes big steps in their journey through life. I guess it's time for my first big step on my own. Sure, college was a step, but mom and dad were within minutes. Mom may be driving out to New York with me but I don't think that really counts as holding my hand throughout the summer.

Random topic: This will be the first summer I have missed the WoHa council fire in 8 years. I will miss the opportunity to reunite certain friends I only see on a rare occasion but I will still love you all and miss you. Camp is always in my heart and will always be my home away from home.

I'm sad I'll be missing out on the last summer that several of my friends will be in town but I guess I have to think about what's going to be good for all of us in the long run.

Here's to a summer of life changes, big steps, hope, happiness, and health.