Today, it finally sunk in that we will be moving at the end of the month. I'm not sure how I really feel about moving. Right now I'm excited, nervous, scared, and sad all at the same time. This has been my home for years. My freshman year began Fall 2000 as a typical freshman living in the dorms. I was very involved in campus life, going to games, events and hanging with the girls in my hall.The next two years I lived off-campus with some really neat girls that I grew to love. We had fun going to college events and church activities. One night, I was in my room and my roommate came in asking what I was doing, she asked if I would cut her hair. Mind you, I had never cut hair before. She thought it would be fun, after pleading with me, I gave in. She wanted it short and short was what she got. Another roommate and I spent many hours with "the boys," an apartment of 3 guys that became great friends.
I left school for 3 semesters and returned Spring 2005. I lived with 2 girls who loved to have game nights and pancake feeds before church. I finished my college career May 2006 with a double degree in School & Community Health and Sport Science with a minor in Recreational Therapy. During my last year of school, TJ and I dated and began to plan our life together. We were married in July 2006 and have spent the past two years here for TJ to finish his Elementary Education degree May 2008.
All in all, I've been here for almost 8 years. That's practically my adult lifespan, no wonder this feels like home and I feel the same way I did when I moved from Alaska many moons ago. I feel privileged to have met great people here, some of whom have become life-long friends. I have watched as many got married, started their families and moved on with life. I'm grateful to have had amazing friends in elementary school, high school and college who helped me through many challenges and made memorable experiences that still put a smile on my face.
I look forward to the new challenges ahead and hope that I will find new friends as I leave old friends behind.
3 comments:
Good luck as you move. I know everyone there is sorry to see you go...you are a good friend to all!
Tennille, I think you are so silly sounding like you might not make friends wherever you live...that is not possible. You are such a great woman, and you and TJ will have great adventures together in your life. We will miss you not being in Moscow, but are very excited for you to go somewhere new. Love you! And anytime you feel like you want to give someone a haircut, please call me. I'll always be game for something new.
I am excited to have you in Twin, I'll come visit. Did TJ get a job? I hope all things go well for you.
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