halfway to my new home, and i don’t really feel like writing. i am, however, on the road, and it’s my thing to write whilst on the road. so here i am. 9:30 monday night, in macon Georgia. the ride today was a lot smoother than i anticipated, given every bit of my worldly possessions are in the back of the vue. but with nary an incident, i have made excellent time, and am looking forward to my sweet destination tomorrow. i feel not the slightest trepidation towards what lies ahead. i’ve been ready for this for some time, it seems. and now, it’s really happening. all of it.

there is no sadness at this point in leaving Indiana. there is sadness in saying goodbye to my people, though. it’s surprising to me how many well-wishers have come forward, and my heart swells with each one. i suppose this past year has groomed me for absence, so i assumed this step would be an easy transition. i never realized how important i am, just knowing i’m around, to so many people. more than anything i can say i own, these relationships are my most valued possessions.