Dear Reader, today was the day I stopped living at home full time, in simpler words: I moved out. It’s been a day full of anticipation and the excitement of starting something new, however, it’s also been a day of farewell…
Saying Goodbye is something I have never found easy, I don’t think anyone finds it easy really. It’s very tricky not to be sad about saying farewell, whether it’s to friends or to family, and whether its only for a short period of time or if you don’t know exactly when you might see them again. Because even though they may sometimes send you insane, it’s impossible not to miss loved ones when they’re not around.
The best way to cope I have found, especially today, is not to think of the negatives, but to think of the positives, for example the next time we’ll get to say hello, or all the stories to share when we next meet. Or perhaps the reasons for saying goodbye (they ought to be good otherwise what would be the point?) So for me I said “goodbye” in return for:
Independence (defined: ‘freedom from the control, influence, support, aid, or the like, of others’) To me this means the chance to make mistakes and have to fix them without my parents (although that doesn’t mean I won’t be calling them with the occasional questions!) A chance to learn lessons, without a teacher, and the opportunity to discover more about myself in the “real world”.
Experience (defined: ‘the observing, encountering or undergoing of things as they occur in the course of time, leading to gaining knowledge or practical wisdom’) For me, although Ashby de la zouch has been a lovely place to grow up, the possible opportunities are slim, where I am now, however, there’s a new experience around every corner. Different things to observe, new things to encounter and exciting things to undergo! As well as becoming a lot more streetwise and gaining knowledge about my new city, I will learn many more life long lessons that I will never forget!
Relationships (defined: ‘Connections, associations or involvements‘)In exchange for “goodbye”s, I get many more “hello”s. Though I will never forget those I love from home, and will remain close to them, there’s so many more people to meet! New acquaintances, new friendships and new bonds to build with the people around me.
The truth is, “goodbye”s are full of sadness, but they also hold the promise of excitement because even though it’s the end of a chapter, it’s the beginning of a new one…
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