Here it is... the last day, last class, last moments at Northwestern as a "sabbatical student." In my last class, everyone was saying their goodbyes and rushing out the door to continue with their lives, while I am screaming inside..."No!!! I want to stay here a few minutes longer. let's talk, reminisce, enjoy each other's company just a little longer?"- But no, the room empties and they are all gone.
I walked one last time to the bookstore- just in case I missed something I just had to buy... nope! Then I went upstairs to the student center Starbucks to get a decaf vanilla latte... (I know, "There is a time and a place for decaf...'Never & in the trash!'")...but the Starbucks is CLOSED for the summer! How about that??? So I settled for a Dunkin Donuts Decaf. I said goodbye to the purple couches one more time - with hoards of student tour groups everywhere I look.
I decided to stroll along Lake Michigan - (a million dollar view.) *Literally for parents who put their children through Northwestern all 4 years! I find myself standing looking out at the view of the Chicago skyline wondering if I did "it all," questioning maybe... "I could have taken more classes? Visited more places? ...Had more experiences?" What I do know for sure is that time literally flew by...which I am told is "When you know you are in the 'FLOW.'" I definitely was.
Now I am off to go home to my neglected husband who has had to deal with my constant reading, writing, studying, and pretty much total preoccupation with everything except summer and him. I have decided there is no way one can do it all, only the best that you can. Actually it is his birthday today, so home to a cookout, presents and cake with the actual celebration on the lake in the boat tomorrow. Thanks for letting me "put your day off" for 24 hours dear!
I am ever so grateful to have this precious last day to
Now I am off to go home to my neglected husband who has had to deal with my constant reading, writing, studying, and pretty much total preoccupation with everything except summer and him. I have decided there is no way one can do it all, only the best that you can. Actually it is his birthday today, so home to a cookout, presents and cake with the actual celebration on the lake in the boat tomorrow. Thanks for letting me "put your day off" for 24 hours dear!
I am ever so grateful to have this precious last day to