Leaving Home

Moving on to college and away from home was the most anticipated moment of my life. Leaving the driveway knowing that my mother and father have been the backbone of childhood, I quickly realized I was on my own. Being only an hour and a half away from home is not the most dramatic move but enough to let my independence radiate. Being the oldest and first to leave my family of five, I knew I would miss the warmth of my mother, father, brother and sister as I know they missed me. It was time to begin my journey as a college student