This Summer

     When this summer started I thought it would never end. The 4 months I was going to be stuck at home and away from the city and my friends seemed like torture. Now that there is 1 week before I go back to the city and school, I still can't wait, I just feel like the end is finally in sight. Almost to the point where I'm running out of time. I only have a few more days to sleep in, laugh with friends, stay up late, and watch endless amounts of TV. I only have a few more days before my junior year of college starts.
     When this summer started I did not think that this is where I would end up. I did not think that the day that I got to move into my apartment with my second family would ever come. I did not think that I would have some of the friendships that I have. I did not think Arts and Crafts was ever going to end and I didn't anticipate feeling sad about it or that I would miss some of the kids. I did not think I would end up liking someone and that she would be my best friend. I especially did not think she would feel the same way. I did not think that I would bond with one of my best friends so much but then feel like I was losing the other. I thought we could pick back up where we left off. I learned that that is not always the case. But I also learned that it can be okay. So many things have happened this summer that I thought would never happen and things that I thought would happen never did.
     When this summer started I had all the time in the world. Now this summer is coming to an end. Naturally I feel as though I am running out of time. I have 1 week left at home, only 3 days actually at home and the rest camping. I'm going to be spending time with people I love, people that I find infinitely entertaining. And then I will be off to the city and to a new school year, which I am very excited for. I'm excited to finally move in and stay down there, no more weekend deals. I'm still going to miss the people here, but I'm excited to get back to my life - the one that I have chosen. I'm feeling a bit conflicted as I'm running out of time because at the end of this week is something I want. 4 months ago I didn't think this summer would ever end, but here it is.