quick catch up.

I'm pretty sure everyone knows by now, but in case you happened to be far away from the grapevine: I found out about a week and a half ago that I've been accepted into Teachers College Columbia. While I'm so proud of myself and so pumped for the possibilities, there is still much work to be done. The financial aspect of the situation is a dark, looming monster who I am terrified to approach, but know that I must. I am fortunate enough to have learned exactly what I want to do and attending Columbia would ensure an amazing experience which would result in my eligibility to go out into the world and do what it is I am passionate about. I will do everything in my power to find as much money as I can to help me be able to go to the school, but I am trying to not get my hopes up. I would rather be more aggressive than hopeful.

So, while there is much to be excited for in the near-to-distant future, there is extreme anxiety regarding the near future (and by near, I mean THREE WEEKS). It's time to start packing up my life here. I feel like a broken record talking about my sadness over leaving this town, but lately, what else is more prominent in my mind? The life I have created for myself here is quickly coming to an end, and while I know that Nick and I are pushing to stay together and that my friends and I fully plan on staying in touch for the rest of our lives, something about not physically being in Burlington will always leave the tiniest of a hole in my heart. I am a lover: it is easy for me to fall in love with different places and different types of people and different lifestyles, but I never forget the places I leave behind and thus, I am preparing myself already to miss Burlington with all my heart. Just three weeks until I say goodbye to extreme weather and seasons, tons of natural swimming holes, trekking through pristine snow, phenomenal fall foliage, Church St., amazing restaurants, and amazing people. I have to remember though, that my life has been a wonderful adventure and I know it will continue to be so.

Lastly, the weather is supposedly reaching the 70s in Burlington this weekend. I hope to god it's true!! Warm weather in Burlington is sublime and I know I just need a little taste of it right before I leave. Not to mention, I have half a wardrobe that hasn't really be touched in a couple of months...