This is Only the Beginning

As I start my new life in Austin, I'm realizing that this is only the beginning of my adult life. As I'm sitting by my window, feet on the pane, I know I'm blessed to be here. The past few days have been extremely hectic, between crying and flying, and moving in, I am emotionally drained, but I also know that the feeling will pass, and soon I'll be able to enjoying my new city!

Saying goodbye to my family was hands down the most difficult thing I have done in my life. Nothing could prepare me for the emotional sucker punch I received when I walked through security and realized the hug I just received from my mom would be the last one for a long time. It killed me, and even now I miss the comfort here arms offer me. I may be 18, and legally an adult, but no there is no place that feels more safe than in my mother's arms. I left that comfort when I walked through security, and me leaving my mother symbolizes what this move means to me. Both the move, and leaving my mom, were about me stepping outside of my comfort zone, which I did. Like I miss my mom's arms, I also miss the comfort my home has to offer.

Homesickness is something I am going to be battling on a daily basis. I felt the first tinge of that today when I began the daunting task of unpacking all of my boxes. It felt weird to think that just 24 hours prior I was in the room I grew up in, and now here I was moving into my first apartment. It took a minute, but I overcame it am quite proud of my handiwork. I can't say I am completely settled yet, but I'm definitely feeling more and more at home. In the next few weeks I hope to get to know my new home, and get involved in the community on some level.