Goodbyes

I thought I was over with goodbyes, isn't that why I came to America?

Actually I always knew deep down that I would never be over with goodbyes. First of all, its embedded in my life. There is no escaping it. Second of all, I'm choosing a lifestyle FULL of goodbyes. Third of all, this means a good amount of my friends will be choosing the same lifestyle.

Its funny, Tim never really had to say goodbye. I'm sure this is hitting him like a ton of bricks. He better get used to it!

I hated (and I mean HATED) goodbyes growing up. I felt trapped in a room of forever goodbyes. Mom and dad choose the lifestyle, not me. Why did I have to take part in the ritual? I guess as a pre-teen everything seems exagerated. There was even a time in my life when I refused to make friends, just because I already knew we would leave them. (sucky life, I know!) I eventually grew up. I realized that I would have the most boring life sitting alone in my room.
I also realized that I wanted life full of goodbyes. New and more adventures.

Now I find myself lucky. I've experienced so much. I have friends all over the world. You know what, I wouldn't give up goodbyes for anything. With every goodbye, theres another hello.