Good-bye Colorado!

Well my last few days in Colorado were filled with the annoying chaos of packing and getting ready, the vast majority of which I brought upon myself.  I’m such a procrastinator, but somehow everything works out in the end, so I don’t learn my lesson.

Saturday evening was spent with my mom, dad, and sister Rory (Kaitlyn was gone because she is awesome and working at a summer camp for kids with ADHD), Rory’s boyfriend, and one of my best friends, Emily.  We grilled, drank Fat Tire, and played Risk.  Considering the fact that I still had some last minute sorting to do, it was an incredibly lovely way to spend my last night at home.

This morning we went to breakfast, where I overate good food and thoroughly enjoyed spending time with my family (including Emily).

We then drove to the airport.  While I was checking in, I told the woman working for Southwest that I was going into the Peace Corps.  She seemed pretty excited for me, and said that her sister went to South America and loved working for the Peace Corps.  She then asked if Mom, Dad and Rory wanted to come to the gate with me.  THIS WAS ONE OF THE GREATEST THINGS I COULD HAVE ASKED FOR.  She printed out Non Passenger Escort cards for the three of them, stating “Customer Needing Escort/Assistance.”  I’m sure as hell not going to object to someone letting my family spend a little bit more time with me!  As we left, thanking her enthusiastically, she said “You just enjoy the last bit of time with your family before you leave.” 

And so my parents and youngest sister hung out with me until I boarded my flight to Philadelphia.  Every single person that we talked to before I left was incredibly friendly and reminded me why I love Colorado so much.  Everyone (and I mean EVERYONE) from the notary woman, to another Southwest employee, to the bar tender (I wanted one last Colorado beer before leaving….surprise surprise) were all the wonderful people that make this place so fantastic.  I’m going to miss home, but can’t wait to see a different part of the world.  And so it’s off to Peace Corps Staging I go! 

Los geht’s!