Never thought I'd feel this way

So this could possibly be the last time I am here in Buena Vista,VA.  We can count back 3 years since I first arrived here to attend SVU. At first, I hated it. I wasn't making any friends because everyone I met was down right weird and not worth getting to know (that may sound mean, but everyone should know by now the type of people you get along well with). It wasn't until halfway through my first semester that I met some people to spend time with and to have fun with. Since then, I was able to meet more and more people through the people I had become friends with. By all means I am no popular person. In fact, I went through most of college with a small group of friends and a small group of acquaintances. Maybe that makes me picky?

One of the oddest ways I met one of my best friends was through Facebook. He was looking up his cousin who happened to be named "Melissa" too. When he was searching he came across my name and saw I went to SVU just like him. For some reason, he decided to friend request me. Looking back, I have no idea why I accepted his request. I am glad I did. I started chatting with him and found out that we had a lot in common (from loving the Redskins, to having the same major, and to watching The Office).

I also learned how to live with people. I have learned that personalities don't clash all the time. Whether it be with 2, 9, or 4 housemates. However, for the most part I consider myself lucky to have met and live with the people I was forced to live with. I keep in touch with almost all of them. Even though I may be a slacker in talking to them, I do make sure I reach out from time to time to see how their lives are.

I have definitely struggled with living here though. It has it's ups and downs like any other place. However for some reason, something hit me driving home from work today (no, not literally haha). I feel somewhat sad leaving this place. I believe it is all the memories I have had with my friends. Such as having The Office marathons late at night with Leon, passing around a football with Amy in the snow, watching two seniors laugh for no reason while writing their senior papers, hearing the funny quotes that everyone says ("I don't understand why are you in my room", "Pizza It", "the back of your head is ridiculous", etc), playing games, watching movies, trying to survive tough classes together, and just finding stuff to do in this small town. There will always be a special place in my heart for all of the memories I have experienced here.

Life moves on though. Careers are made. People move to new places. And days go by...