Busy day. I drove back to Minneapolis in the morning and took care of some errands I needed to complete before I leave. Tomorrow I have a few more I’ve got to get done and Friday morning I’ll be gone.

I got a group of my friends together tonight for a going away party for myself. I guess it could have been considered a good riddance party, too, depending on who you talk to. It was so much fun. I’m so grateful to have so many fun, good friends in Minneapolis. What a great way to end my time here – eating a good meal, laughing and reminiscing. There was such a warmth around the table. I’m going to miss them all, but it’s time I move on to the next chapter of my life. I’m sure I’ll keep in touch and it’s not like I won’t ever make it back to Minneapolis.

It’s pretty remarkable how this is all happening. While I had a job I would day dream about moving to NYC or Chicago, but finding a job and moving was such a daunting task. Now that I don’t have a job or any money everything fell into place perfectly to make this move. Soon I’ll be gone. It really hit home this morning when I left my parents’ house and was driving back to Minneapolis. I don’t know the next time I’ll be at their house. I’ll probably make it back within the next couple months, but it could very well be longer than that. I’m undoubtedly ready for a change and a new adventure. It will be great for me.