Caged

DAY 5

Wow. Today I am really starting to feel the draining effects of being with parents during Walkabout. Don't get me wrong, I feel very appreciative of the support my parents and extended family are giving me, but I am becoming very aware of the positives of being on your own during Walkabout. It's strange because my mom and I usually don't get into too many arguemnets. But when I see all of my other friends in different states, making choices for themselves, I feel frustrated when I am held back by some petty "rules". I feel like I am playing a board game with a cheater, who just makes up the rules as they go along, which would be my mom in this scenario. Things are just so reversed whenever we come back to Pennsylvania. I really dislike it. It just makes me want to be in New York even more.

Speaking of New York, Brendan is there right now! We dropped him off at the trainstaion today, which was kind of sad! It was so quick. I am really going to miss him, but I know I will see him soon, and do plenty of visiting! But this weekend has been so much fun with Brendan to keep me company. I really like showing people around the city, so hopefully more friends will come visit me one day! And maybe Brendan can return the favor when I come to Brooklyn.

Anyway, I am looking forward to practicing getting to work, and trying out the different transportation systems and such. The last thing I want is to be confused on my first day of work and end up getting there late or something. Haha I can see that happening to me (not good)!

But besides feeling held back, I really miss my friends! I hope they are all doing well. I'm glad that we have so much technology to keep in touch easily today, but nothing really beats seeing someone in person.