Winding Down

This past week has been very busy for me, but I've got a lot done and even had a chance to relax on Sunday and Monday up at the cottage after two and half days of searching for deals on furniture, shopping for some clothes and getting a new bed. Oh and I finally decided on a place to live, which may have been the biggest relief of all. Once I had that taken care, I was able to settle down and take care of finding things to fill up my apartment. Now the next few days I have some things to do including packing, but if anyone's ever seen me pack, it won't take more than an afternoon.

The more difficult part of the week won't be the packing, shopping and getting things ready, it will be getting around to see everyone and saying goodbye. I plan on spending some time at NDA to update some people on what I'll be doing this coming year and Wednesday night will be my last night of shooting hoops with the men at St. Matt's. While it may be difficult to say goodbye to people at St. Matt's and NDA who have always been so supportive, nothing can match saying goodbye to so much family in the area. Spending the last year at home has been a great experience and has given me a chance to catch up with a lot of my aunts, uncles and cousins who I didn't see as much the previous four years. It will be hard to leave behind the last-minute get togethers, family meals and the fun that goes with being part of a large family. I can honestly say that one of my favorite parts about being home this past year was being able to get together with a large portion of the extended family for meals or outings a few times each month. Without a doubt I will miss those gatherings especially when I'm sitting at home on a Sunday night eating by myself and having to cook my own meal.

Last week I was much more edgy, this week I would imagine my mood will be more somber with an element of nervousness. Hopefully I'll make it through Saturday without additional complications and only a few tears.