G is for Goodbye...

Whoever decided that saying goodbye was the proper thing to do before leaving a place needs to be taken out back and shot. Harsh? Maybe, but still... you could use rubber pellets so he/she doesn't die. There definitely needs to be shooting though. Preferably in the bum or another soft, fleshy area so it leaves a bruise. You get the picture.

Basically, I hate saying goodbye. It sucks. I cry. End of story. It's worse when it's people I really care about, like my family. Tomorrow I have to say goodbye in a public setting - the airport. Oh man. I am just gonna go ahead an apologize to all the witnesses in Bluegrass Airport tomorrow. There are two words that will describe me and my family upon saying goodbye: Hot. Mess.

The poor schmuck who ends up next to me on the plane is going to think someone died or some other tragic event has occurred in my life. If he's kind enough to ask me what's wrong, he'll get the surprise of a lifetime when I reply, "I-I'm g-g-going to w-work for Disney..."

I say he, because it is inevitable that the one time I'm sniffling and crying and embodying all that is Hot Mess-ness, I will be sitting next to a hot guy on the plane. Normally, I'm sitting next to my sister or Captain Over-40 and Married. Tomorrow though... gorgeous and single. You wait. It's gonna happen.

On top of this impending cry-fest, I received a Facebook message from a dear friend tonight that was an absolutely perfect send off. Did I cry? You betcha. Luckily this friend knows me well and warned me to get a box of kleenex in the first few sentences. Then he made me use them. Ugh...

This would be much simpler if all of you were master contortionists and could fit yourselves into my suitcase. I'm sure we could find room for you on board. You could sleep in the lifeboats or something. Designers, make it work! (That last sentence should be read in Tim Gunn's voice... you know how he do.)

I'm ready to leave, I'm all packed... I just have to say goodbye.

Or not.

How about I just say, "See you later!" That counts right? I mean, I'm coming back in March.

Ok, it's settled. No more Goodbyes.

Everyone's a winner!

*Thank you to all my friends and family for being such wonderful people and giving me so much love and support. I would not be the woman I am today without you. Through your encouragement and love, I have been truly blessed and I will miss you all terribly. When I return, we are throwing the biggest party March has ever seen. Until then... I send you all the love I have.