But my heart cried out for you, California

It's hard to believe that my time in Monterey County, California is coming to a close. It really hasn't hit me that soon I will be boarding a plane for San Diego and after that I will not be returning to the Central Coast. Ehh I'm not too sad about that. It has been a year of learning for me. Coming into this experience I thought I knew it all and had seen it all, but soon found out that was not the case. I know that I have painted my experience here in an extremely negative light, but in fact there were times of great joy. Connections were made and it is hard to say good-bye to the people that have made up my family here in California. It went by in a flash. I can remember my cross country road trip to make it out here just like it was yesterday. I wish I could do it again, but I suppose a jet from San Diego to O'Hare International airport will have to suffice. I've no regrets about coming out here, I think it was the right decision for me. There are fond memories for me to look back upon, but it is time to look towards tomorrow. As I have learned is never really far away.