Leaving Raleigh is definitely bittersweet. The people I have met in the last four or so years have truly shaped the person I am now. My co-workers, friends, teachers and everyone in between have impacted my life in ways that they probably aren't even aware of. I couldn't imagine my life without them. Which is making this whole "big move" thing a little sad.
The beginning of my junior year at State felt like my slate was wiped clean. I had moved on from a relationship and some friends that I had grown a part from. I was no longer living in the dorm and got my first job outside of working for my parents. My job was a courier/office assistant at a law firm and boy did I luck out. My co-workers were fun, witty, and all around wonderful people. I knew within the first week that I would love working there. And I did for two years. Saying goodbye to them is probably one of the harder things about leaving Raleigh. Work felt like being a part of a big, goofy family.
Now my friends, they are my saving grace. Each one of the them means the world to me and I would be there in heartbeat if they ever needed me. They all are so vibrant and fun and a joy to be around. While saying goodbye to them is hard as well, I leave knowing that many of them are moving on to new things in their lives as well. They're following their own dreams and I can't wait to see where they all end up. Many of them have promised numerous visits to New Orleans and I'll be holding them to that, even though I have a feeling they'll all end up coming at Mardi Gras. :)
Although my heart feels like it is breaking a bit here and there having to leave, it also feels warm and fuzzy at the same time. People do come into your life for a reason and they teach you things and whether they left a fingerprint or a footprint, they've made an impact. So now it's time to head home to the OBX for a few weeks for some R & R before I head off to the Big Easy.
I guess I could have just simplified this post by saying, my cup runneth over. :)
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