I have talked to a lot of people since making the decision to move out to the west coast. I am overwhelmed with the support I have received in my decision and I want to sincerely thank all of you. A lot of people have been asking what I have been up to the past few weeks before I go, with me not working. Basically I have been trying to find closure in portions of my life that are associated with this area. It is hard for me to say or admit, but for me this will be a final goodbye to many places and people I have known in my 24 years living here.
I made the huge investment of $29.99 on a camera on ebay (it's actually really nice) and have been taking some pictures of places in the area that have special meaning for me. Regardless of your current life situation, I highly recommend documenting as much of your "childhood" as you can, because you will thank yourself when you get old. It is a liberating and emotional experience to enter a place you spent so much of your time and held so much meaning to you and say a goodbye. Most of these places where right near me, but I abandoned them for years with disinterest. What a mistake. If you ever lose your way, visit a place of meaning to you from your childhood and relive the memories, it really puts life back into perspective.
Most of these sentimental grounds involved schools I attended. Gilbertsville Elementary, New Hanover Elementary, Jr. High East, and Boyertown High school. I visited them all...remembering days of sports, dances, girls, lunches, fights, and friends. You invest so much of your childhood into these places, saying goodbye is heartbreaking. You step on the same ground that you were last on when you were 10 years old and the emotions flow right through you. There I was, little Brad. The most important part of my day was catching a pass in between the two trees so I could get a high five from my buddies; not a care in the world. When did life become so serious?
What really makes these places special though, is the people that were there with you. I was once told by a Boyertown teacher that I would inevitably lose all of my childhood friends after high school. I would love to take her for my trip out west, and see her face when I hug my friends of 24 years. So many beautiful, kind souls that guided me through life here. I just want to say I appreciate everyone and all they have done for me. Every human interaction I had added up to the man typing this blog. I hope you all can find peace in your lives. Just remember, in the end it will be the people that mattered, and the moments you shared with them. Don't regret a second of it.
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