I can't comprehend exactly how I feel about this. I almost don't want to think about it too much because I'm afraid it may fall short of my expectations or be something unimagined.
My time in New York taught me a few things:
1. I do not want to live in New York.
2. Despite disliking this city, I've had a really good time here and I've spent my time with people I'll remember forever.
3. Circumstances can change dramatically either instantaneously or over an extended period of time, but change can be a good thing if you will it to be.
4. Retrospectively, everything looks better than it really was.
5. I can't choose which memories to keep, but I can choose how to process them.
6. Always look at the weather forecast, but plan for rain no matter what.
7. I need to say yes to many more things in life, especially when alcohol is involved and it's a weeknight.
8. There are countless pretty, wealthy, and successful people in New York, but none of them are as special as my friends, my family, or me.
9. Don't ever get a whiskey nightcap at 3:30am on a Thursday night/Friday morning when you have to work the next day.
10. The friendships that matter will last through any distance, time, and circumstance.
I'm not sure what else should be on that list, but I'm sure it should allude to Ali and Bri somehow.
Anyway, I'm really excited to move home, relax, and spend time with my family until I leave. I'll either get on an extreme exercise regimen or get fat. Only time will tell.
