No Turning Back Now…

10 Small Boxes. Check.

15 Medium Boxes. Check.

Bubble Wrap & Packing Foam. Check.

Packing Tape. Check.

Now all I have to do is pack and send. I think now it’s become more of a reality than ever. My boxes came today and now I’m debating when I should start packing my things. I suppose now is better than ever to get things movin’. 22 days ’til I leave Maryland and the East Coast behind in search of bigger skies and brighter days. Ok… scratch that. Just away from the East Coast. It’s somewhat frightening - knowing that you’re moving away from basically everything you’ve grown up with. I’ve lived in Maryland my entire life… it’s time for something new. I’ll have to re-learn my surroundings all over again… new places, new streets, new people. In most ways though - I am excited beyond belief. I thought traveling overseas was a big deal when I visited Italy… but moving across the same country is just as exhilarating. It’ll be a little sad though - saying goodbye to friends I’ve known since I was in Elementary School and even earlier will be hard; not to mention my mom. After I officially came out to her this past October, it’s been great… I’m a little afraid of screwing that up, so maybe it’s a good thing to put some distance between us. 22 days… it sure has come faster than I expected. I suppose these kind of things always do.