I should start packing

Well, this is it. I’m headed to college. It still hasn’t hit me though, that today is my last day at home, which could be because I still haven’t started to pack. Whatever the reason, I haven’t exactly sorted out all of my feelings on this whole “college” thing yet.

I’ve decided, though, that I can’t wait for the independence that will come with living on my own. I can’t wait to meet new people and make new friends. And I can’t wait to see what this “new life” has to offer. In short, I’m excited.

However, I can wait to say good-bye to all my family and friends. I can wait to sleep in a small dorm bed, compared to the bed that I’m used to. And I can wait to eat school food, versus the home-cooked meals that I've been so fortunate to receive. In short, I’ll miss a few things.

I think it comes down to the simple fact that the “can’t waits” override the “can waits.” My family and friends, along with my bed and home-cooked meals will be waiting here when I come back, and that will make them all the more special. Everything I can’t wait for is everything that will make my college experience what it is. So in short, maybe I should start packing.