Yes I leave tomorrow. Seriously? What?? It’s been on my mind constantly since I took the interview over two months ago but all that thinking about is finally really happening. I was sad and anxious earlier this week but now that it’s here I am so ready. I am excited to land in Seattle and see my place for the first time and excited to buy furnishings and glam up my bedroom this weekend. I am NOT excited about making the long drive to the Detroit airport with my parents and having to say goodbye to them through tears with a meager wave as I roll my beautiful blue Samsonite carry-on through the security gates. Seriously, why can’t family and friends see their loved ones off from the gate anymore? That part is going to be really hard and I know I will sob and I know no words will escape my mouth because they will only be wretched croaks and gasps. That’s just how I do when I get upset. It ain’t pretty!
But yes, I am excited for this next chapter and I definitely think that I am being sent off well. I have had one heck of a last month in Michigan thanks to family and friends. I have sad good-bye to those most dear to me and I have reveled in good food and events in Lansing and Ann Arbor for one last time. I don’t feel like I really missed anything very important. Except a visit to our family cottage up north but that just wasn’t possible in the short time frame. I’ve been able to have all of my favorite foods: Aladdins, Georgios, Vinagrettes, Sugarberry, seared scallops and gnocchi, grilled salmon, fajitas, stuffed french toast, nutella banana pancakes (ok, that is a new one), moroccan chicken, etc. Aside from the food I’ve been able to go on a bike ride, play tennis with the family, watch movies, and go to a yoga class with my mom. I’ve had several errands to run, to the post office, Goodwill, Michael’s, the bank, recycling, the mall, etc.
But looking forward to tomorrow I am excited to see my place and settle in. My roommate won’t be home until Monday so until then I’ll be off exploring. Next post will surely be interesting!
Chelsea
Evolving in the Emerald City 