Promise me you’ll never forget me because if I thought you would, I’d never leave. — A.A. Milne
Last Friday, my boys and I said goodbye to our time spent in the U.K. and finally boarded a very delayed plane bound for Florida. It was very upsetting for me to get on that flight because I felt like I was leaving a piece of my heart behind.
*sigh*
I really hate goodbyes.
They suck.
Big.
Time.
And, why on earth it’s called a GOOD bye I’ll never know because it’s anything but.
Sadly, I’ve had that many of them in my life you’d think I’d be pretty good at them, but alas … they just make me sad. Sad, because I find it really is true what they say about parting being such sweet sorrow. Saying goodbye is a bittersweet reminder of what I know I’m going to miss most and kinda makes me not want to look back on memories and times shared.
And, the not knowing if and when I’ll see someone or some place again is very unsettling. That could be why I hug everyone because you just never know … and, probably why I much prefer to just say “see ya later” instead of goodbye.
I do take with me some treasured memories that I will always hold on to — memories of times shared with my brother and cousin and family … memories of good times and laughs spent catching up with old and new friends, memories of long walks, the moon, scones, Crunchies, endless train journeys, etc. etc. etc.
*sigh*
As sad as I was to leave, I have to say I was just as excited to get back to Tampa to see my legend of a mum, my crazy sister, even crazier sister-in-law, my udder brother, my beautiful nieces and gorgeous nephew. Thankfully, they’ve kept me so busy this past week, I’ve not really had a chance to dwell too much on my goodbyes which suits me just fine right now.
Besides, it’s hard to really say so long these days when you’ve got the wonder of the internet, right?
Get yourself down to World Market and stock up on them there Crunchies right now Mrs.
I “get” it though……
Stay busy.
xx
Srsly? We’re gonna be in Whitby on 2 weeks – destined to always just miss you huh? (always thought you were MAD to leave FL!)
Totally understand what you mean, even though the distance in my life is a mere 300 miles. And yes, hooray for the internet!
Aww. But in the blogosphere you don’t have to say goodbye. As long as you keep blogging, you’re still here with us. Hope you’re adapting to your new life okay. x
I don’t know what I would do without t’internet! Good luck in Fla!