See ya later...

I'm really sad tonight. I've been sad all day, actually.

 

I went to see a friend yesterday because she is leaving for the military... tomorrow.

 

I don't hand out the "best friend" title often because it usually results in disappointment and heartbreak. But this girl is pretty close. We're those people who don't have to live in the same town, or even talk everyday, but we can always pick up where we left off and we know more about each other than we probably should.

 

So I managed to get off work early yesterday and drove to Blue Springs where she lives. Her workplace had organized a going away party for her-- they're a really cool group of people. (She works in a vet clinic... usually animal people are the best kind of people anyway.) Some of us went to dinner beforehand, then everyone met up at this place called Sideline. SUCH a cool place-- 8 volleyball courts that you can rent out, complete with picnic tables and a concession stand. Simple concept, but really... I'm totally jealous we don't have something like that here in town.

 

The party ended at 11, so I had planned to stay with her. Woke up this morning and helped her pack away some things that needed to be stored while she was gone. I feel like I'm quite the pro at packing these days! I left a little before 1, assuming she had a lot to do today and didn't need me in her hair.

 

I gave her a hug and said I'd write when I could. That's the kicker-- we won't have her address til a couple weeks in. It's not like I can just drop her a text knowing that she'll get it and that I'll get a response. She will be unattainable for at least 2 weeks, and after that communication is by letter only. That's going to be hard. It just sucks when you feel like a big piece of your support system is gone, I guess.

 

Life is so ironic sometimes. She decided to do this at the same time I decided to go back to school. We're both doing these things because no matter how hard we worked, it just wasn't enough. We're both single and don't know if that'll ever change. She loves her job but needs a steady supplement. I had no idea what I wanted to do "when I grew up" and decided I had no other choice but to get more education. It just goes to show that life requires change, even when we're not totally comfortable with it, because we know that the outcome of it will be worth it. And seriously, this girl is fearless... she's lived about everywhere, and it never seems to bother her to pack up and move somewhere else. I know she will be fine, even in boot camp, because she's a strong person.

 

She won't be back for 7 months... I'm sure the time will fly, but that sounds like a long time right now. I'll sure miss our phone dates! Be safe, Amanda. See ya later!