So right now I'm in the Seattle International Airport. My flight left at 10:50 this morning and it already been an experience. It started off from last night where my parents and I thought we were going to have to pay an extra $125 for my baggage. Till around 8 we were packing and finding different ways to lighten the load. I'd say it was a miracle that we managed to get the necessaries in the bags. This morning we went to the check-in counter and used a test scale to see how heavy each bag was. All three were over 50. I packed text books for work so thats what made things more difficult. So again, we shifted things around to make things lighter, and it worked with the exception that I had to leave a couple pairs of pants and shoes behind and one bag over a pound. We then walked up to the baggage check-in counter and I let my dad take care of the baggage. We started talking to the clerk and she was very nice and interested in where I was headed. We already knew going into the airport that we'd have to pay for the third luggage. However, she believed in what I was going to be doing and very kindly waived the $125 fee for the third bag and completely disregarded the other overweight bag. I feel that this was one blessing of many to come. Then out of the blue, she whispers to my dad if he and my mom would like to walk me to the gate. WOW. That really was the icing on the cake. I was already a bit sad knowing that I'd have to leave them much sooner than when I'd get to gate. But the fact that she let them walk with me was the nicest thing. After arriving at the gate, we said our last goodbyes. It was quite an emotional rush. I'll be honest and say it took me a good half hour to completely stop the tears :( but it was a bittersweet goodbye. I love my family very much. That's all I have to say.
The plane flight wasn't too bad, but I started to get a bit restless just because it was long. Then about the last hour, the lady next to me and I started talking. She told me she and her husband (who was sitting next to her) were pastors in Melbourne, Fl; a place I used to live when I was a kid. We had a great conversation to say the very least and I feel that that short amount of time we spoke really gave me a spiritual boost for what is to come in the coming months.
Otherwise. My flight today officially marks the end of my summer 2010. What an experience it has been. Full of super ups and major major downs. But on a positive side of things, I have learned loads about myself, that has only made me a better person. God has helped me through it all.
In about 2 hours I'll continue my journey to Hawaii. I figured I'd take a break and sit at the terminal to settle for some time. I think I'll go get a bagel. I hope to update tomorrow :)
peace :)
oh and here's a pretty neato song I heard on the plane that I've liked but totally forgot about.
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