...but things changed, and that's the way it is.

Well, well, well. SO many life altering changes this last month. Talk about turning your life completely upside down.

Someone I thought I'd spend the rest of my life with is no longer in the picture. Well...not in the way he was. Still is probably the best friend I'll ever have, but it's not the same...is it ever?  I can only continue on in life day by day, and maybe keeping the door open for him to walk back in if he so chooses. Fortunately for us, we are still close, and I honestly hope it stays that way.  I've heard this many times, and I'm sure everyone else has as well, "We'll always be friends, we'll stay really close." It never happens, let's get real. But hopefully, this one will work out. The only thing I'm scared of the most is the fact that I will no longer be in the same town, so being friends and staying "close" is going to take a lot of effort. We say we're willing to put in that effort, that we are too important to each other, even if its not in a relationship. I hope so...when things change..I hope we still have the same view towards each other.

Yup...that brings ANOTHER change...I. Am. Moving. Leaving Rome, my home for the last 5 years. I feel like I know this place. I know everyone here...I'm comfortable here. And what's worth...I'm moving back HOME. With my PARENTS. I love my parents...but get real - I'm 23 years old. I haven't lived at home since my freshmen year of college. Shoot me.

Some personal changes as well - health changes, life altering mishaps and some "whoops.' But hey, what can you do? Just take it all in stride. Don't worry - I'm sure there will be plenty of blogs keeping you updated on how my dad annoyed me and what all I'm doing. All I can say is...can't wait for the beach.