Last few days....

As I sit here watching a cute Hallmark Christmas movie, I think about the four amazing years I have had at Appalachian State University. I think about how I almost didn't come here, and how different my life would have been. How I almost didn't join a Christian Sorority, and almost missed out on the best friends of my life. I have had some of the most rewarding experiences of my life at this school and am sad to be leaving it behind. I travelled to many different places, went skiing and snow tubing, cheered at countless football games, sang my heart out, and laughed til my face hurt. I wish that it could last forever, but sadly it can't. In four days I will be leaving this school and the mountains behind, to head home for Christmas and a semester of student teaching. But as I'm leaving one life behind, I'm entering into a completely new one. I will be living at home, full time, for the first time in four years and will be student teaching at a local high school. Then I will graduate in May and head home again to, hopefully, find a full time teaching job. Although I am extremely sad to be leaving the college life behind, as well as my amazing friends, that life will never be far away. I will stay in touch with my friends and head up to Boone on occasion for football games, alumni picnics, etc. But, moving on is ineveitable. Everyone must leave college, eventually (though some take much longer than others ;). I took my last exam and handed in my final paper, so I guess it's time to go. I'm extremely grateful for the friends that I made, and the fun times that I have had. So thanks App, I won't soon forget you.