I know the last post was mine, but it's been a very long day back in Michigan. The party just roared on. We had Aurora's birthday, hung out all day, and watched videos at night. Andrew took me out for chinese food and my fortune cookie read "You will conquer obstacles to achieve success." It seemed general, but it's still a welcome omen.

To tell you the truth, I'd been a little numb to the goodbye parties up until tonight. I've said goodbye to so many people at so many different times that it's like I've already left. It wasn't until tonight when Courtney got all teary-eyed on me that I realized the truth. I'm leaving my family for what might be a very long time. It's kind of scary. We spent a few hours watching old home movies of the parties we have and weddings and such... I spent so much time talking about what a tight crew we are, that I had forgotten what it was really like.

I have basically one day left. Tomorrow is cram packed with last minute goodbye and errands. Picking up my letter of reccomendation from Greg, saying goodbye to my parents, Jess & Andrew, hanging with Michelle one last time. My sister. I wish I could take them all with me. Actually, I just wish they had movie studios in every state. (I mean they might... well you know what I mean.)

If Billy, Mike, Amanda, and I weren't a tight unit before, you can bet we will be soon; because there isn't going to be anyone else to rely on. I'm not worried though. I don't think I could be in better hands. This just feels right. I know it's an unplanned, uncalculated risk, but it's right. I have faith. And for whatever it's worth, this might be my only chance. So I'm taking it.