Rain

It's raining right now - mostly thundering and lightning(ing?). I absolutely love rain and thunder and crazy weather. I love seeing the flash and anticipating the crash. Which is why I have greatly considered studying meteorology in school. I get really excited when I think about how much fun that would be. It gives me something to look forward to; something to work for.
Thinking about college stirs up so many emotions. I can be excited beyond words one minute, then scared to the point of peeing my pants the next. Just a little while ago I started thinking about all the people who I will have to say goodbye to. My family - especially my brother. My neighbors Becky, June and Steven who have all taught me so much about life. The friends I've had since elementary school. My teachers and coaches. The families of my best friends. I hate saying goodbye. It makes me so sad. I haven't had to say a whole lot of goodbyes in my life; I guess that means I've been lucky. But no longer. I'll never get used to it, but I will have to do my best because goodbyes are a real thing. I find solace in the fact that most of my goodbyes are really just see-you-laters. That will make it a little bit easier.