It’s finally here – the day I leave Bloomington, IN for Oakland, CA. There are some points where I’ve felt like I’ve put the trip off intentionally, though it never was fully intentionally.
It’s difficult leaving a place you’ve called home for 6 years. A place where you have created so many friendships. A place where you have cultivated your life. I have been fortunate to have made many great friends here, had very interesting experiences here. I’ve loved, I’ve been loved, I’ve lost love. I’ve seen many bright days, and many dark days.
Just as the river continues on it’s course, so must I.
I will miss the good times, cherish the great ones, and remember the lessons from the hard ones.
I’d especially like to thank, first and foremost, my most excellent roommate Sarah, who has bee na shining star throughout our friendship, and continues to inspire me to be even greater. My Partner Jenny, a most unexpected find, who supports me each and every day with a smile. Mary Alice, as dependable, kind, and genuine a person as there can be. To my PhD school friends, who have pushed me to the best I can be, to think differently, creatively, and remind me of the important work we did together. The Hoosier Ride Scooter Club, for helping me cultivate my newly found passion in our wonderful machines. The countless people who have helped me learn, grow, smile, and survive.
From the bottom of my heart – Thank you.
My only regret is that I must leave you, though we can all keep in touch. Please keep in touch.
But I have things to do. I’ve put this off far for too long.
I regret to announce – this is the End. I am going now. I bid you all a very fond farewell.
Goodbye.
I know the feeling all too well.
I also know that unique brand of loneliness that comes with living alone in a strange city for the first time. Once the novelty and excitement wears off and you seek any sort of comfort or sanctuary of the familiar. If and when that time comes, feel free to drop me a note.