Thursday, July 16, 2009

The Final Week

It's been quite awhile since I've posted anything, mostly because I haven't really felt like sitting down and actually thinking of things to write. For the past two weeks, I've been savoring what little time is left of my stay down here in Oak Ridge and trying to make as many memories as possible.

The work load has been light, considering the air quality down here in East Tennessee is the best that its been for years. I've simply been working on my final presentation and paper, and getting everything in order for the final week in Silver Spring, MD.

The upcoming weekend will be my last down here in East Tennessee, and I'm looking forward to see what it brings. That's all for now, I really have no motivation to write anything at this time.

Don't worry though, I have a few closing posts up my sleeve still!

I can't embed this video, but all you have to do is click on the link and it will bring you right to youtube.

Sunday, July 5, 2009

The Countdown

Somehow, six weeks have come and gone and only three remain. I arrived in Oak Ridge on May 22nd and that seems just like yesterday. Although I am more than excited to go home, there is also a touch of sadness when I think about all of the people I've met that will suddenly be 600 plus miles away. Many of these people have become great friends, even in such a short period of time.

But then I think of home, Penn State, and all of the amazing people back there that are waiting for my return (I hope!).

This isn't quite the right time to be preparing for goodbyes, considering three weeks still remain. There will be plenty of time for that at the very end. But I know that those three weeks will fly by and at this time on July 24th, I will be on the highway, heading home. And as soon as I cross that Oak Ridge line, "with 10 miles behind me, and 10,000 more to go", I know that I will be leaving behind a lot of great memories.