I did so much! I almost feel like I can't remember it, which is probably why I started this blog to begin with. Even though I have a photographic-rand-mcnally-like memory (seriously, its nuts), I started this to document places, things, events, etc. I always know where my favorite pizzeria in country X is, but I know by walking down this street by this monument, etc. That confuses people, and viola, here is ChicagoGirlAroundTheWorld. I have now left Chicago, and am starting my travels. I'll be here, there, everywhere for about 1.5 years....
First off, I hate goodbyes. I hate them because they are emotional, and I am not an emotional person. I am a girl that lives surrounded by walls..thus, I will not cry or get emotional. Nope.
I had two goodbye dinners and a lunch last week. It was so nice spending time with my friends. I love my girls! From the girls I went to high school with, to the ones I am serving in the Navy with, etc, we all have a special bond. I can't wait to see them again.
Then came the work goodbye. I tried to leave silently. Then, as I was doing last minute errands, some how, people kept "finding" my cell # and called me and texted me. They had to say goodbye in person. It was nice to see that I had enough of an impact on people, that they did that. I am a very tough person at work, and I know that. I expect the best out of my guys/gals, and I try to give them my best in return. I really enjoyed working this job, and each of my leading chiefs made it enjoyable to go to work every day. I really hope my next job is like that.
The goodbye with my guy was easier, because we spent a week together. A week doing everything and nothing at the same time. Bbqing, doing laundry, cleaning the house, watching season 1 of the Wire ( I am addicted, and have to buy my own copy now), trying new places for dinner, everything. He helped me pack up my car today, and took me to breakfast before I started the first trek of my drive out East. He is amazing, and I can't wait for our next visit. It won't be for a while, because we have a lot going on at work, but it will be a great visit nonetheless.
So here I am, sitting in a little hotel room in no-where-in-particular Pennsylvania. Starting the next leg of my adventure after I am well rested tomorrow. Looking forward to where to road takes me, and taking advantage of every single weekend I have out East.
Good luck in PA!
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