It's getting harder.

It's becoming more obvious how hard it'll be to leave things behind for 10 months.

My parents and sister;
Though we don't always see eye to eye my parents have been supportive every step of the way with my decision to join AmeriCorps NCCC. My sister Danielle has been away at USF  and doing great, haven't seen much of each other with the distance and schedules but it'll be harder to be apart once there are states not just hours between us.

Friends;
Though they maybe spread out across the state and even across the country they have never failed me. I've kept to the saying "make new friends, but keep the old" for I've been blessed with a handful of amazing people who have suck by me for the past few months, years and some for over a decade.

Pets;
My two cats, Charlie and Bailey are like my children. Everyday I have been showing them extra love and already experiencing separation anxiety. They have never been away from me for more then 2 weeks, and even then showed signs of depression. My parents of course will take great care of them but they are my cuddle buddies and follow me everywhere. I hope they don't think I abandoned them. Then there is Toby, my parents dog. These past few months he's become my buddy, we spend all morning and afternoon cuddling and playing. I've never met a dog with so much personality and love.

Luckly we have such advanced technology that everyone is just a click, text, call, skype, email and even snail mail away. I will try my hardest to keep in touch and hope you all do the same.

19 days.