In my opinion, it doesn't matter how little (according to some people) this place has to offer. South Bend has been my home from birth and I am going to miss it quite a bit when I leave for Europe here in a little over a week.
Oh look, architecture!
I've spent basically my entire life within the confines of northern Indiana. There hasn't been much need to leave. Even now when a good number of friends have moved on to colleges and universities far from home I'm still right down the road. So, even though I've been away at college for the last two years, home has never really felt far away at all.
With my departure quickly approaching, everything is beginning to set it real fast. I realized the other day that once the plane takes off from South Bend Regional Airport next Thursday I won't being seeing home again until April of next year. So, I'm trying to enjoy my time here while it still lasts.
I'm for sure going to miss my family and my friends at Notre Dame. It's going to be hard to leave Martin's donuts and other local treasures behind (Carl Silliman knows what I'm talking about). I still can't fathom not experiencing football games and the atmosphere on campus during the Fall. It is going to be difficult to leave all that I know and love behind, but I look to the future with great anticipation. So many places to see, so many interesting experiences, so much good food.
Now if only my suitcase would pack itself...
