absence...

as all of you know, because i've posted numerous times about it, my two best friends are currently in australia. one of my roommates worded it so well earlier saying "i think we're all trying to keep them here so bad, with technology and stuff, that we're taking away from their experience there, which is unfair." it kind of hit me like a ton of bricks. yes, i miss them, because out of all of my friends, they are the two i talk to the most. they are the two i'm most comfortable around and trust the most. it's been strange going from constant communication to all-of-a-sudden, essentially none at all. when they're online, it's like this overwhelming stress to them because we all haven't spoken to them. we don't realize how stressful it is to them because we aren't in that situation and we just all want to talk to them so bad. it's definitely an odd spot to be in. two of my best friends are experiencing a world i will probably never experience. they're getting to live this awesome life, away from the routine that lives in anderson, south carolina. as much as it sucks for me, i've got to get over this need to constantly be in touch with them and just let them experience what time they have over there, without the constant "i miss you" because i'm sure they miss us too, it's not like they need to hear it. with that being said, this sudden situation isn't the easiest thing i've had to deal with recently. it's not unbearable, just different and hard to get used to, especially for someone who dreads change. i'll deal with it for the next few months and then they will be back. since they left, it's been this frenzy of things happening causing stress that is difficult to process. it's just so crazy having two of your closest family members overseas while the rest of the family is still stuck in the same old place. i mean, jen brings life into any room she walks into and chelsea is the most kind and cheerful person to be around. my group of friends is something i'm continually grateful for, and realizing how much you miss two of the essential players in that group of friends really starts to get to you after a while (well...it's only been like four days, but still). here's to trying not to annoy them to death with countless emails and facebook posts, allowing them optimal australian submersion.

man, i love my friends so much. i am so thankful. good thing i'll be busier than ever this semester!