I feel like one of those characters at the end of an epic movie who finishes their quest in the exact same place as it started. The place looks the same, and so do other people, but they know they will never be the same. They cannot be.
The girl stands, looking up at the place where it all began, knowing she is not the same. She takes a deep breath. Runs her fingers through her hair. Sighs. But instead of end credits rolling, she turns around and realizes there's a path before her feet. It's foggy and twisty, but it's a path. She doesn't know where it goes. She takes one last look over her shoulder at all that she can see of her previous adventure. Then she turns and, without looking back, follows the path. She has no choice; she can't go back the way she came. So she goes forward, into the fog.
She knows that somewhere along this path, someday, she will come to a place... and look up at it... and go inside... only to come out a different person. And she'll look up at the place. It will look the same, and so will the other people. But she will never be the same. She cannot be.
Then, instead of the end credits rolling, I will turn around and realize... there's a path.
The girl stands, looking up at the place where it all began, knowing she is not the same. She takes a deep breath. Runs her fingers through her hair. Sighs. But instead of end credits rolling, she turns around and realizes there's a path before her feet. It's foggy and twisty, but it's a path. She doesn't know where it goes. She takes one last look over her shoulder at all that she can see of her previous adventure. Then she turns and, without looking back, follows the path. She has no choice; she can't go back the way she came. So she goes forward, into the fog.
She knows that somewhere along this path, someday, she will come to a place... and look up at it... and go inside... only to come out a different person. And she'll look up at the place. It will look the same, and so will the other people. But she will never be the same. She cannot be.
Then, instead of the end credits rolling, I will turn around and realize... there's a path.
Chip. I lovest thy face. And it's bittersweet for me to watch you turn and find that path and start a whole other journey. Thank you for letting me be part of your life. :) I hope you'll continue to let me be a part of it even though you're going into a whole new avenue of life. **cheeseburgerage**
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Simm, I also lovest thy face. I'm sure it's rough for you as a gradmother to watch me grow up and go make my own way in the world... ;) I kid, I kid. Thank YOU for being part of my life. As for letting that continue, oh please. What would I do for my Awkward Llama Fix if I didn't have you in my life? ;) Seriously though. :) Thank you so much for being my friend. It's been fun. And know what? It will continue to be fun. Because you'll always be my grandmother/co-owner of Llamont/WAvenger buddy/waffle truck coworker/Simmy. <3
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Chip
Chip, you are amazing! You have been such a great example to me. You rock! I know that you are going to have an even greater impact on the world as you follow this new path. Keep walking, keep being awesome, and don't give up! Thank you for playing a small part in my life and my growth. Stay in touch!
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Missy
Thanks, Missy! Thank YOU for being so amazing. (: You're totally rocking your own path. Keep it up! And yes, we shall definitely stay in touch. (:
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Chipmunk
ChocoChip, I just wanted to say thank you for sharing your path with me this last year. I've loved getting to know you, and I hope that as we both follow our own paths now that we'll stay connected. :) I loveth thee muchly, and don't you ever forget it. **CHEESEBURGERAGE** Also, thank you for writing this. It's beautiful.
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P.S. Say helloooo to the penguinnnn. ;)
My dear Soul-Mate,
DeleteWhen I read that...I cried. Thank you for making the path so much of a happier, brighter, (more awkward :D) place while we traveled on it together. :)
As for staying connected... a. You couldn't escape me if you wanted to. ;) b. We're soul mates. ...'Nuff said.
I loveth thee also. And I hope your path, wherever it goes, is both amazing and fantastic. I'm sure it will be beautiful.
Much rawrve and **Cheeseburgerage**,
ChocoChip
P.S. "Hellooooo to the Penguinnnnnn!!" ;)