I can't help it, I'm nostalgic. My heart wraps itself around memories like no other. My memory itself is sometimes considered "freaky" to some, just because I remember every little moment, every little detail. I think that's an exciting trait to have. You know, maybe knowing every little thing that happened last Thursday night isn't so impressive, but take it years down the line when you're reuniting with some college friends. You bring up that story that gets everyone laughing or everyone wishing they could go back to the good ol' days. You'll cherish those memories a lot more.
Time seems to be flying by faster than I ever thought could be possible. Here I am with two months to the day left at the most incredible university. Two months. How does that happen? How does four years slip on by in a blink of an eye? I know my intentions post graduation, but it's still so hard to wrap your head around. Your home for four years slowly disappears your rearview mirror, and all of a sudden you're just faced with a lot more life than you ever could anticipate. But there's excitement in that.
There's so many places to see and people to meet. There are so many experiences to be had and opportunities to step outside of our comfort zones. When you came into college, I bet you were nervous in some way, shape, or form. Maybe your transition didn't come with the all inclusive waterworks pack, but hey, sensitivity appears in various modes. But look where you are now; you've grown. You've accomplished things you never dreamt of, witnessed some things you probably shouldn't have (#college), and met the friends who truly mean the world to you. There's still a lot more of that to come.
It's amazing to know that some of the best days of our lives, have yet to even happen. It doesn't even have to be the typical milestones of getting married or having your first kid; all of those random memories you have on the back burner that bring the ultimate smile to your face? Those are the kind of instances I'm talking about. There is a whole part of your life's story that you have yet to read yet. You are carving your path right now.
I will be the first to admit that graduation day is not going to be easy for me. I'm a cryer (not sorry about it), I truly cannot help it. My heart is invested in the things I love, and college, the experiences, the people, everything about it, are what I love. But there are new beginnings. For me, it'll be graduate school somewhere to be determined. For others, it's a start off job or the job of their dreams. Some may still be figuring out where they're headed, and that's okay too. Every journey has a purpose, and if it's not where you are intended to go, at least you learned from it. So don't fear these next days, months, or years; welcome them. You will be glad you did.
