Namaste Boone

This will be my first time moving off the mountain since the week I walked across the stage of my high school graduation. And although I will (most likely) be returning to Boone after my travels across the globe, today marked the end of an era. A majority of the people who I have chosen to surround myself with, who have become close as family, who have made Boone home, and who have made these past few years the best of my life, will not be there when I return. I feel like I should be used to this by now, first time I had to say goodbye was my first semester freshmen year. But each year saying goodbye gets harder and harder.

Last weekend was my going away party, and my amazing roommate Shan helped pull it all together, and even got festive with me for the occasion. I was completely astonished of all the people who have been some significant part of my life that came flooding in. Even those I didn't know were unbelievably supportive and uplifting when they heard of my trip. And I realized, even though I'm leaving and I feel as though life will continue on without me up there, and I think of all the memories I won't be apart of, I was apart of so much already and there will be so much waiting for me when I get back. I wish it didn't have to end, but I'm eternally grateful for the time I've spent there and all the amazing people who have been placed in my life. I thank you, will miss you, and love you all so dearly.

Here's a few snapshots from one of the most beautiful nights.