I am basing my blog on my life as a college freshman at Arizona State University in Tempe and the pros and cons of leaving the busy city of Los Angeles. Don't get me wrong, I love my life out here, and I'm so blessed to be able to get a true college experience but it does get lonely. Yes, this school has over 47,000 students but even in a crowded community my heart longs to be home when there's not enough distracting me.
Thank goodness I get to go home to the (310) tomorrow. My longing to be home has been way overdue. Being 350 miles away from where I was born and raised is the toughest experience I have ever gone through. Not only am I missing my baby pink walls and my temperpedic bed, but the comfort of knowing your family is around.
My cousin Kathy had her first baby, Taryn Airi Nakabayashi on July 19, 2010 at St. John's Hospital. Just by simply being born in the same hospital, I felt an instant connection with my niece. The first time I held her, I never wanted to let go. She wouldn't shed a single tear when she was in my arms because there was a special bond there that guaranteed her I wouldn't let anything harm her. When August 15, 2010 rolled around, it was time to say goodbye to her. I was taking of for my new life in Tempe the next morning. She is the first of my nephews and nieces that I will not be around to see every stage of her growing up. It tore my heart into pieces knowing it would be the last time kissing her on the forehead for the last time until October. Nothing was harder than saying goodbye to my precious baby Taryn, going from seeing her every day to cold turkey, 2 months without her.
That's why when I land at 5:10 at LAX off my flight on Southwest, my destination immediately after will be to see her.
Taryn, if you read this years from now, I just want you to know that I think about you every day out here and I miss you so bad it breaks my heart. I love you and can not wait to hold you again.
See you soon then...
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