This Bittersweet Ride...

I am officially an Auburn Alumni. How bittersweet.  

I have to say that I am so thankful for the opportunities, experiences, and people I have met the past five years.  My journey has been filled with much happiness and also some sadness.  I have had moments where I felt victorious and moments where I have felt defeated.  I have met wonderful people, struggled with my relationships, and learned along the way what it means to truly be a friend.  I am forever blessed and just want to take a minute to reflect on some thoughts I have.  And yes, I'm feeling very sentimental.

Auburn will always be a second home...

I feel so lucky to have called Auburn "home" for the past five years.  Unless you go to school at  Auburn it is hard to understand, but there is something about it that gets in your blood and stays with you forever.  There is a special spirit with the people in Auburn.  It's a place where they become your family. I know that as I continue my journey forward I will randomly run into people across the nation while wearing Auburn apparel and receive a "war eagle" and possibly make a new friend.  That makes me smile.  

I will miss....

the fact that my friends were right down the street... Although throughout the years, we all scattered at different times.  I think in college we take advantage of the fact that your best friends are two steps away and can be at your place in a heart beat. I will miss the spontaneous moments with my friends.  I will miss Saturdays in the fall and 87,000 people getting together for something they all love.  I will miss being able to wear flip flops at every occasion ( I hope I find a job that does require a business suit, yuck!).  I will miss running at the fisheries and the hidden dirt roads that turned into treasures. I will miss the DT and the nights that made so many memories.  I will miss being in a town where I have such a strong connection with each person because we share a love for our school.  And of course, with many more things,  I will miss the small town charm.

But I'm thankful.....

As much as I will miss Auburn in my heart I know it is time to take a step forward.  Instead of thinking about how much I am going to miss these days, I am trying to be thankful for the fact that that I went to school that I loved and so many amazing experiences.   I believe that life will always be a bittersweet ride.  When one chapter closes it is always hard, but we must learn to that as that chapter closes another one is opening.  Life is about embracing the place you are right now.  I will cherish the memories I've had at Auburn and look forward to those special reunions with football and the ones I love.  But here's to moving forward, embracing each stage in my life, and more importantly remembering to cherish the ride.

  

War Eagle!