Dishes

Tonight at work I was washing dishes and I started thinking a lot getting lost in my thoughts. Mostly I was thinking about next year and all that it entails and how summer has flown by. Today marks the day of one month til classes start--but I go back in 3 weeks. Reality check. While contemplating all of that going back to Liberty has started to feel slightly more real, mainly cause it's coming round the corner. Along with that one of my managers whose known me for quite sometime asked me about school right before the dish washing began. He asked if I was looking forrward to going back and I answered like I tell everyone else with something like, "Yeah. I'm ready to start studying again and do something that's working toward a goal. I do love the school I go to but I love home too and have really enjoyed summer." He responded basically called me out and said, "Yeah. But I know you really miss it and really miss your friends. We'll miss you here at work, but that's where you're supposed to be."
My thoughts wandered more and I thought of how a few of my friends from home were complaining on how difficult it was for them to see their friends from school while being home. Thinking we're on the same page I agreed. However, their complaint was a 45 min to an hour and a half car drive at most to see their friends. I held my tongue, but I really wanted to tell them that my range of friends is anywhere from 4-24 hours distance...so don't even go there. I have been learning the benefits of state schools in that respect but I wouldn't trade Liberty for any state school. There's no place like it and washing dishes made me all sentimental and really miss my friends...like a lot tonight and homesick for school. And part of me doesn't even want to go back because I've only gone for a year, I can't imagine what it would be like to actually leave everyone for real when I graduate (don't worry, I'm going back)... Still yet, alongside that, a still voice from the Lord assured me that He has my best interest at heart and is taking care of me...
O the things that washing dishes late at night can do to the mind...but honestly guys, I really miss you all a lot and don't want to think about it because it makes sad. Wow that was sentimental. haha. Love you all :)