Reflecting (& Rambling)

Today has been a lot of reflecting time for me. While taking the 'scenic route' back from our extended family vacay to Jackson Hole, WY I had a lot of down time.

Photo by Cory Devenney

Tomorrow I turn eighteen and it's actually freaking me out a bit.

How did I get so old?

 I mean one minute my biggest concern is which of my friends moms was going to drive us to the mall to spend our babysitting cash, and the next minute I am adding up the large price tag on apartments and college.

Life snuck up on me quick, I am over the moon excited for the experiences I know will soon be here. Still, I can't get this sad feeling out of my stomach like I won't get to have the same awesome relationship I have with my family.
I never have been one to get homesick, but how does one prepare for such a huge step?

I think this may be my least exciting birthday yet.
I could care less about the gifts like I used to when I was younger.
Now, I would just like to soak up every moment I can with my friends and family before I, and some of them move on.
This may sound gloomy and sad, but in reality I have been counting down my move out date for months, only recently has it occurred to me that this is really it.
Nothing will remain be the same for me in a months time.
I am so greatly blessed to have grown up where I have, with such great neighbors, friends, and family.
I only wish I could have appreciated it and savored it more.

So that's it then, the page has officially been turned.
That's the end of my ramblings.
Happier posts ahead.
XO