strawberry swing

"People moving all the time, inside a perfectly straight line.

Don't you want to curve away... it's such a perfect day."

So here I am - my very first blog entry. Soon it will be full of memories of the past, present, and thoughts about the future. I hope that one day I will be able to reflect upon my entries, and be proud of the person I've become.

I have one week left until I leave Cranbrook and begin actually "living" my life the way I want it to be lived. I'll be attending Vancouver Island University in the fall, pursuing a career in Nutrition - it's all very exciting.

As exciting as it is, I am also very sad to leave my parents and my friends who have been there for me through the thick and thin. Cranbrook holds so many memories... those that are good, and those that are bad. So leaving would mean starting a new life where no one can judge me of my past.

But yes. My parents. Oh, I love them for all that they've done for me. When I would lose my way down the road, they'd find me, and bring me back to the proper highway route. They've made me into the woman I am now. I won't ever forget their teachings. They truly are a blessing.

And of course, my friends. I've met so many people this last year, and I think I've finally found the best lot. It's hard to find those who will listen to you during your darkest moments, and laugh with you during those that are full of light. I know I've made many mistakes after high school, but they did help me regain conciousness of my doings, and help me become a better person. I love each and every one of them from the bottom of my heart. And they know it. (They'd better know it!)

I went for lunch with Nick today. He truly is one of those people who will do anything to make your day better. I had to squeeze him into my schedule before I take off. We went to Mr. Mike's and had some food - the childhood favorite of course... chicken fingers :) . We just talked about our adventures over the last two weeks, and laughed about some funny moments. We talked about school in the fall, and how unusual it will be to lose so many of our good friends to different institutions or jobs. After some chit-chat, he dropped me off at work, and we said our final good-byes until the winter time. He'll be in my prayers.

The entire week has me revolving around my friends. I would feel terrible to not see them before I leave... tomorrow night consists of dinner with Naomi and Katie. I'm sure we'll have fun and just have some nice girl time... something we haven't gotten a lot of this summer...

I've just recently moved to Marysville, and boy do I love it! The drive home is always so beautiful. It doesn't matter what the weather is... it just always looks serene and calm. I love to just sit in the passenger seat with my headphones in and listen to some Coldplay or Elbow. My famiy loves it, too.

Tonight I HAVE to get my packing done! Ugh, I'm such a procrastinator! So much has to get done... and I don't even know where to start! (Actually... I do... the laundry MUST get done!). After all that, I just want to sit down and unwind with my mother. We don't get much alone time after all.

xx