Sometimes the days & weeks go by so fast it’s incredible how quickly time flies. Or sometimes my days are the complete opposite and they last forever. Time should be the last thing I should be worrying about.
Here’s my philosophy: come September I will be living outside of the U.S. It’s obvious that I won’t be living the "American Dream" during those 27 months, so why not soak it all up before I go and get it out of my system.
So my life as a college graduate consists of: sleeping in, driving with my windows down and blasting some good tunes (Adele is my obsession right now), spending any and every moment with friends, going home more in one month than I did in an entire semester to see my family, enjoying adult beverages...probably more that I should (but then I think of my philosophy...and I don’t feel so guilty), soaking up the sun, spending entirely too much money, and ultimately...having as much fun as possible (while being responsible...of coarse!)
Sometimes I wish my departure date was set at two months after my invitation arrived so I wouldn’t be hanging with baited breathe all summer. I could just get everything over with: the shopping, packing...and the goodbyes. Don’t get me wrong, I wouldn't trade this extra time with my friends and family for anything; I’m so grateful for it. But waiting 4 months is like cruel and unusual punishment--a slow and painful torture. Sounds morbid and dark but it’s kind of how I feel. Although living on my own in a foreign country all by myself is a little nerve wracking but exhilarating at the same time, I’m scared shitless of the goodbyes (excuse the french). Hello...I’m the most emotional person in the world!
Until then, I’m living in the moment. I kind of have to.
I’m currently creating a “To Do” list before I go. Here’s what I’ve got so far and what I’ve already checked off:
- Go to Harry Potter World
- Weekend vaca in Savannah with my girls (CHECK)
- Road trip?? (This could coincide with Savannah....but I’m thinking more along the lines of New Orleans!) (CHECK)
- See all the blockbuster movies of the summer (CHECK)
- Go to the downtown Jax bars (since I STILL haven’t ventured that way) (CHECK)
- Camp at Ginnie Springs (CHECK...but I plan on a round two)
- Experience July 4th Jax style...apparently I’ve been missing out (CHECK)
- Reunite with some old best friends (CHECK)
- Go on a cruise....since I’ve never been on one
- Go to a concert...a GOOD concert (CHECK & CHECK..B-Spears && Lil Wayne!!!)
- Go to a wine tasting
- Go to a beer tasting
- Take a self defense class
- Go skydiving...again
That’s it so far. Pretty solid. Definitely doable...except that I have expensive taste...so we’ll see how much I can accomplish with my budget (hah budget?!! Again...here’s where I go back to my philosophy). Mind you..this is all the “fun” stuff. I still have a lot of “serious” stuff to get done too, like start volunteering some more time, finish up work, get all my paperwork in etc. etc. (not too painful).
Anyways, that’s all for now :)
