Passport status: located (and in my hands right now)
Packing status: complete
Flight in an hour status: all systems go
Studying in Madrid beginning Monday status: terrifying
I am sitting at the window in the Reno airport. This is it. I have been in this airport so many times it almost seems like I'm just on my casual way to Boise or Utah or the like. Almost. There's this sick/excited feeling somewhere in me that won't let me forget where I will end up in about twenty hours (hopefully). As I type this, I am listening to "Ramble On" by Led Zeppelin. It seemed appropriate for where I am at this moment of my life (sort of). I'm all about the main meaning of the song, rambling and being at a point where I can't leave roots, but without the Lord of the Rings references. I never met a girl in Mordor so Gollum obviously couldn't steal her away from me. Other than that though...
I do feel like I forgot to pack everything, but I actually may have packed everything. I guess I'll know in a few days/weeks. I know there are things I forgot to do; my chipped black nail polish being the one that's inexplicably nagging at me right now. I guess I never would have felt completely prepared for this trip, no matter how many times I went through my drawers or repainted my nails. That just comes with the territory of traveling.
I just left my parents and sister at the security check. "See you in six months," my dad said to me as I turned to walk away. I was disappointed in myself, like my good-byes/I love yous/thank yous were insufficient and there was something better to say. It didn't come to me, though. Family, if you're reading this, I really do appreciate all the work you put in so that I could sit here and type about going to Spain. I wouldn't have ended up here, actually doing this, if you hadn't helped me every step of the way.
And now, I leave.
So, peace out, United States. I'll think of you often as I ride the metro home at seven a.m. and eat dinner at midnight.
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I think we can both agree that Led Zepellin is one of the greatest bands of all time. It's funny, though, that amidst their amazing lyrics they choose to pay homage to the Lord of the Rings. I guess greatness attracts greatness.
As far as goodbyes go, they aren't really my thing either. I'm never able to say the things I meant to say.
It's 5:30 pm on Thursday evening...you have to be there by now. I was very sad to say goodbye to you, but I believe you really can't say an adequate goodbye unless you really expect not to see the person ever again, or if you think you'll lose something by leaving. Neither of these apply to our relationship, or to that with your fam.
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