After starting college I didn't think I would really miss home. But from time to time nostalgia creeps up on me and my heart aches for those loud, laughter filled dinner conversations.
Today was one of those nostalgic filled days. I couldn't help but wonder if my dad and uncle were watching the football game or if my grandpa was watching some cheesy Italian game show. I wondered if my mom made meatballs with the pasta today or if she opted for something else.
I do try to keep up some of the Sunday traditions. I go to church every week. I check up on the football scores. And maybe once a month I'll cook myself a bit of pasta. I do what I can.
The thing about being away from my family is that I feel I'm missing out making memories with them. That's why I secretly like going home even though I complain about it all of the time.
With recent events I've learned it's really important to cherish the times you have with the people you love because one day you can wake up and it'll all be gone.
People are here one minute and the next they're gone. You never know what life is going to throw at you. Believe me, I'd never thought I would have to go through the stuff that I've been dealt. But it happens.
There was a quote from the book, "The Road" and it goes, "You forget what you want to remember and you remember what you want to forget." Try not to let that happen to you, kids. It's happened to me and it's a struggle.
It's ok to be nostalgic, it's ok to miss the ones you love, and it's ok to go home.
Before I sign off, give your parents a call. They'll love hearing from you and it'll make you feel better, I promise.
-Catherine
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