Dear Rowan,
I'm more than aware that I'm being overdramatic when I write this letter. I'll be gone for less than a month and winter break will be flying by. I know that it is a matter of time before I am back in class hating that 8 A.M. is too early. I know that everything isn't dandelions and roses at college but, honestly, I couldn't care less because I know that I'm going to seriously miss you.
I think one of the things that I like best about you is the constant surprises that you give me. If I could sum up my experience at school so far, it would start with, “You know I never expected to be so happy.” But recently I’ve found twinges of sadness between the peaks and valleys of happiness that you have given me.
I’m leaving you soon. I’m not dropping out or anything. You can be sure to see me on campus for a very long time. But winter break is coming soon, and I won’t be on campus for a few weeks. And trust me, I’m so ready to sleep for full nights and to see my little sister again. But I’m going to miss you.
I’m going to miss you more than I thought I would. During high school, I would look forward to breaks gluttonously. I didn’t care that I wouldn’t see most of my friends for awhile or that I would be missing school. My friends here at college are different. If I could, I would see them every day. I would have Mario Kart marathons every day during the day and “Chinese Food Movie Nights” every night.
I remember when I first moved into school. I was so scared. I spent the whole day trying not to cry because I knew that I was leaving a huge part of my life behind. What if I didn’t like Rowan? What if you, the school that I spent hours debating if I should go to, turned out to be some sort of a grand disappointment? Months later, I can’t imagine living anywhere else. I can’t imagine choosing a different school or having different friends.
I’m going to miss my friends here. They stretch across New Jersey and even other states. There’s no way that I’m going to be able to see all of them, and the thought depresses me. I can’t imagine what summer break is going to look like for me because all my friends live so far away from me. All I know is that both breaks are going to leave me teary-eyed and well rested.
By the time I get back, everything will be new and exciting, just like it was when I moved to Rowan during the fall. Honestly, after the allure of getting full nights of sleep wears off, I’m going to be waiting to come back to school. And when I do, I know that I’m going to appreciate you so much more than I already do.
I’ll see you soon, Rowan. Don’t change too much while I’m gone.
Love always,
Destiny