Before you assume that I'm going on some kind of marvelous adventure...let me say that it is not me but my twin sister, Nicole. Today...after a much anticipated countdown...she left to study abroad in Dublin, Ireland for the next 5 months. Now...let me explain...my sister and I do not always get along and we often get on each other's nerves...but I honestly know that I am going to miss her terribly.
As I stood watching her go through security with family, I decided to be "emotionally artsy" and find a Hobbits quote to go along with this moment in our lives. Now...don't completely judge me...but here are a few of my favorites:
As I stood watching her go through security with family, I decided to be "emotionally artsy" and find a Hobbits quote to go along with this moment in our lives. Now...don't completely judge me...but here are a few of my favorites:
"The world is not in your books and maps, it’s out there"
– Gandalf
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"Gandalf: I am looking for someone to share in an adventure that I am arranging, and it’s very difficult to find anyone.
Bilbo: I should think so—in these parts! We are plain quiet folk and have no use for adventures. Nasty disturbing uncomfortable things! Make you late for dinner! I can’t think what anybody sees in them …
Gandalf: You’ll have a tale or two to tell when you come back
Bilbo: You can promise that I’ll come back?”
Gandalf: No. And if you do, you will not be the same"
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"Home is now behind you, the world is ahead!"
– Gandalf
To my sister:
So...despite my obvious "sappiness"...the next 5 months are going to be a great adventure friend. You may be nervous beyond all hell...don't be! You...of all people...know exactly what you're doing. Don't worry about anything in the past or in the future. Live in the present alone. Make the best of every moment...because, in the end, you only have 5 months! Well...all I can say is I'll see you soon. Now...don't go too nuts without me. I love you duck!
So...despite my obvious "sappiness"...the next 5 months are going to be a great adventure friend. You may be nervous beyond all hell...don't be! You...of all people...know exactly what you're doing. Don't worry about anything in the past or in the future. Live in the present alone. Make the best of every moment...because, in the end, you only have 5 months! Well...all I can say is I'll see you soon. Now...don't go too nuts without me. I love you duck!
