how is it already august?

The countdown is at 8 days, and I don't want to get ready. I'm kinda savoring this in-between time when I don't have to work, just hang out with my friends. I had a really great time with old friend Summer today, who had the perfect perspective on me leaving. Don't get me wrong, my ego loves it when people say, "don't leave me", but I felt better than ever today when Summer just hugged me, told me good luck, and said that she would be praying for me. I know that my friends are excited for me, but I am struggling with the fact that I won't be seeing them for nearly a year. I just really appreciated spending an hour with Summer this afternoon (and she talked me into the coolest new pair of shoes!). Tonight, I really need to start making my list and packing the first suitcase. Oh yeah, and did I mention that I haven't done my Rosetta Stone lessons in over a month? :/

"these reeling emotions, they just keep me alive, they keep me in tune"