And as I also mentioned in my last post, I am a Mexican American. Yes, a Spanish speaking, tortilla-loving, tan skinned individual is joining the accepting Davidson home. And yes, I am very family oriented. My bond with my family is stronger than I'd like to admit. Why "more than I'd like to admit"? because it pains me to leave them behind just like many other students who are making this amazing trek to further educate themselves.
And who exactly is in my family?
My momma: the well being.
My papi: the buttress.
My oldest brother: the protection.
My older twin brothers: the laughter and mayhem.
"And I know just why you could not Come along with me. 'Cause this was not your dream, But you always believed in me..."
As you can see, I am the youngest, and the only girl. Which is probably why they are making this much more difficult than it has to be! However, they accept this and are pretty preoccupied now with the newest addition to our family - one of the twins will have a baby soon! So to cope with my departure, they will be smothering my soon-to-be sister-in-law with so much love. And I really really REALLY hope that the baby will be born during our first winter break (the baby is due at the end of December). Cross your fingers with me fellow reader!
This may be my intermediate family, but there are others who I can't stand to leave behind either. I feel that they are more than friends to me. They are family, they are everything! But Skype, texts, emails, and letters will keep us together.
Stephanie Marie: The girl who has triumphed along side me through all difficulties and beauties since the sixth grade.
Edgar: The boy who believed in me even when I didn't, who loved me when I didn't, my best friend.
Marvin: The boy who made me realize how amazing I truly am, who has given me the best memories here at home.
Home is where the heart is, they say. And my home is with them: my Momma, Papi, Brothers, Steph, Edgar, and Marvin!
Even though I am extraordinarily sad to leave everyone behind, my awesome roommate is helping me cope! We are practically in the same situation, and the more and more we text and talk about our new prospective futures and dorm room, I can't help but smile and get giggly for what adventures await us! Talking about decorating our room and our new futuristic nightlife and potential friends gives me that extra jolt that I need. Not to mention, now that we have our classes after surviving that dreaded Webtree, we know our class schedules! (Or for others, what they need to get done during add/drop..) The point is: With pain there is always something worthwhile to balance it out! Don't let this painful departure beat you! Greatness awaits each and every one of us when we land in North Carolina.
Now!- as for my name, it is not really Luna even though I wish it was! But most of my friends here in Cali call me that. But for all of you who want to know the truth, it is Yasmin Cruz. So here's Luna (err Yasmin) signing off until something pops up in my head to write about (or some song to inspire me...) Hasta la proxima :)
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