#29 Showing My Family Some Love

So I've done it. I moved away from home. As I type this, I'm sitting in my dorm slightly shaking because I'm always nervous for new experiences. My mom and sister left about an hour or so ago, and I met my roommate a whole three minutes later. It was awesome. She walked in with a friend right as I was unpacking and still slightly crying from my mom and sister leaving. My sister then proceeded to text me and say that she thought she saw my roommate on her way out. She definitely did. Thank god my poor roommate didn't walk in to me, my mom, and my sister all crying together and standing around awkwardly, not really knowing how to handle the situation. Seeing me upset was probably awkward enough for her! But aside from the initial cry fest, moving in was not as bad as I thought it was going to be. (Pause while I go and pick up my books from the bookstore - all by myself) Okay I'm back. Anyway, as you guys have probably guessed, I'm not much of a fan of change. I always pictured moving to college as this horrible experience, and so far I have to say it hasn't been that bad. Granted, yes, I haven't been on my own for very long, but what I've experienced so far has been all right! I've decorated a little bit (except there's a giant bulletin board type thing that I was totally not prepared for, but I'll figure something out!); I picked up my books and smiled at the fact that the store I walked into was playing Sound of Silence by Simon and Garfunkel which is one of my favorite songs of all time; I looked out at the view from my window and was more than pleasantly surprised to see that it looks straight out at the enormous football stadium; (I just left and came back again. Blogging from college is going to be an adventure!) and last but certainly not least, I caught up with some of my friends from high school who happen to be going to the same school as me. Not bad for the first few hours I'm on my own! But even though I'm having fun so far, I'm realizing how much I actually will miss my family and how much they've done for me - both through the college process and just in my life in general. I'll never be able to thank my parents enough for all they've done for me (pause, my dad's calling) over the years. They are without a doubt a huge part of my life. I should've made sure they knew that earlier. I always talk about my friends on this blog, but I think it's time my family got some recognition. Mom and dad, thank you for everything you have done and will continue to do for me. It doesn't go unnoticed, even though it may seem like that sometimes. Chumpy, you're pretty cool too. I know my life would be a lot quieter without you. And even though we fight sometimes, you know I love you and am glad to have you as a sister. To all of you, I'll miss you more than you know. I may not be the most blatantly emotional, but I love you guys. Know that I'm thankful for everything and that I'm always a phone call or text away. But don't freak out if I don't answer immediately!

P.S. I think I may like this college thing!