Adventures Await, Awaiting the Adventures

Now that my semester has officially come to a close, I feel like I can wholeheartedly look forward to all that awaits ahead of me in the more immediate future. This summer has been dreamed, planned, discussed, talked about, prayed over and thought about a lot, and it hasn't even started yet. As my departure draws near, several things have been sticking with or randomly surprising me as I get ready to leave. I didn't expect some, and others are a more familiar feeling that's for sure. So as I get ready to leave Austin and head home for a few days I'm taking a moment to check where I'm at as I go.

• I'm really bad at goodbyes. As in I don't like them, I get all teary eyed and whatnot. I know this is a trait of mine and have learned to train myself to not say goodbye, but simply "Until next time"
• As I leave Austin and say goodbye to friends that are graduating and moving away, this has become more real to me. It is exciting to hear the places they are heading and the plans in these new destinations.
• With this excitement and sadness of parting ways for awhile I also begin to look forward to the next time I see them and hear all that has gone on with them.
• The thought of leaving a place I love so much for awhile makes me realize the things and people I will miss. As college has creeped by I have realized how important my community is to me, but it has started to mean something completely different when I think about leaving it for a but.
• Packing is a great time to de-clutter and simplify. Why have things I don't need or use? It's silly. Give them to people who need them and could use them. Note to self: I need to de-clutter more often.
• As much as I try to organize and plan things, nothing will always go according to planned. It's a fact, and for some reason I think it will be different. I have been reminded my plans are not always the best plans, and trusting in His plan for me is the only thing I need to be concerned about.
•  "Que sera sera, life goes on. Whatever's meant to be will always be. And baby what don't kill you will make you strong. Just love the journey that you're on. In all you do I'll pray for you"
            -Sara Evans, Pray For You (One of my favorite song lyrics)
• Spiritual planning and preparation is important. I have come to see this and have been experiencing the importance first hand more recently.
• Hakuna matata my friends, no worries.

So long for now Austin, homeward bound I go.