AWAY
It was never meant to be like this, but if it had to happen at all, this seems like the right time. Today is my thirteenth birthday and I am being shipped away.
The view you see? That's the one I grew up with, a great panorama over this beautiful town and the lake it lies on.
I live this place; the shops, the people, the comfort -- everything about this town is perfect.
Especially the comfort i feel knowing my neighbors, my surroundings, my friends, and what to expect.
The problem is, yesterday I turned thirteen. That means that today I am off to the big city.
My dad lives there, so at least there is that. Still, this move means I will have to start everything all over. This is a fresh beginning, a new life.
When I move, I am going to have to make all new friends, discover all new hang outs, and learn all new ways to be me.
It's true, being yourself is one of the hardest things to do because knowing who you are, what you represent, and even what you want - it changes all the time.
Right now, all I want is a few more days with this view, and my friends, and all the things that matter most to me.
Tomorrow though, or more likely a few months from now, I might be totally happy with a whole new life.
I might even be a whole new me.
It's sort of scary to think about, but I like the idea that we can change like that; that our cruddier parts can become better.
I like that we can start fresh. That's sort of what makes us unique.
Still, I'm going to miss this place, and these people. This was my home and my life and now I am going away.
Promise me you'll write?
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