A Ship in the Harbor

I haven't posted in a long time because...not much has happened! I'm mostly doing the basic things like deciding what to take, getting my plane ticket, shopping for clothes, etc. I haven't been nervous at all up until a few days ago. Most of you know I love to be with my family, and that it is really hard for me to leave them. I also have so many friends here in Provo that will be hard to leave, as well as a good job. I've struggled so much to adjust to Provo that now I finally have...and I'm leaving!! Change has always been difficult for me. Now I have no choice. I'm committed to go. Don't get me wrong, I'm still unbelievably excited!!! But at the same time, it's kind of sad because nobody will be the same when I get home, and I will miss so much!
There's a quote I read recently that helped me stop worrying. " A ship in the harbor is safe, but that's not what ships are for!" The reference said only that it was by W. Shedd. It made me think a lot about this decision. It is true that Provo is safe for me, I have a lot of friends and I am comfortable. I can go see my family anytime I want. But there will come a time in my life when I won't feel this way, and I won't be able to do these things. I wasn't meant to stay in Provo just because I am comfortable here. I am going to have so many amazing experiences in Washington that I would never get if I stayed in Provo working at Olive Garden. So while it is hard, I am prepared to leave the life I have behind and experience this new, exciting, and semi-intimidating life in DC that is waiting for me. I've gotta be brave, and leave my safe harbor of Utah. DC, watch out!! Brielle is on her way!!