Goodbyes.

Just a heads up- this was written a couple of weeks ago. Computer problems and lack of time made it impossible to post it any sooner.

I have learned that I hate goodbyes. Goodbyes that are forever, or or a really long time. Or goodbyes that you know are going to mean not seeing someone nearly as much as you used to.

It's a distressing feeling, to know that despite all the "we'll be in touch" and "of course I'll see you soon, you're my friend on facebook", you know that it's goodbye for a reason.

A left Taco Bell. She got a better job, and I'm happy for her. She is such a nice girl and this new job suits her more. Not such a hectic pace. Not *quite* as much corporate greed will be her problem. I know I will see her again. Probably numerous times. I will probably keep in touch with her for years to come, but still, I will not see her as often as I did in the past, and that hurts.

Quoting Gregory and the Hawk:

"...You can sky rocket away from me, and never come back if you find another galaxy, far from here, with more room to fly, just leave me your stardust to remember you by...You can set sail to the west if you wan to, and past the horizon, 'till I can't even see you, far from here, where the beaches are wide, just leave me your wake to remember you by..."'

It's my realization that many goodbyes are the result of people finding that other galaxy, with more room to fly.

I have stardust to remember her by. She taught me how to make miniature versions of menu items, and that is one thing that will make me think of her, always. Plus I have the butt from the cigarette she gave me. I hope I still have it, that is. If not, the mini food is enough.

Another Goodbye, one that's ongoing, is my goodbye to summer. The warm nights, crickets chirping. Lazy days at the beach. It’s all coming to a close. And although I know it will be back, I hate to see it all go.

Goodbye A, and goodbye summer.