pogoism

I’m sitting in Reno SLASH Tahoe airport, waiting for my first flight of the day to Salt Lake City.

Leaving here has been horrendous. Other than the difficult practical aspects, like leaving the apartment, packing, and figuring out places to stay for the nights I’ve been in Reno, I’ve had to say bye to some of the greatest people I’ve met. People who have changed me for the better.

Yesterday I went into work for one last time. I said bye and thanks to my boss – a man who has taught me and shown me that science is what I want to do with my life. That was, after all, the reason I came here.

Lauren, my best mate here. I’m gonna miss her loads. We randomly met at a Halloween party in October where both of us had been brought by friends and neither of us knew anyone else. And from there we became really close. I’m going miss her so frickin’ much. Melissa too. Some fantastic memories with them both, and I’ll miss them both very much.

Alonso. We dated for 7 months before breaking up, mostly because we figured it would be easier in the long run. I’ve done the whole breaking-up-with-someone-at-the-airport thing, and it ain’t pretty. When we did break up, I was annoyed, but looking back, I’m glad we did. He made this year what it was for me. And I’ll never forget him.

The people at work, who made this year what it was for us placement students. They’re awesome.

And, finally, all the people I don’t know all that well. Cory, Adagio, Joey, Vincent, AJ. All people I met near the end of my time here, and I really wish I had the time to get to know better.

Ahh. I hate leaving.

So, in the voice of the annoying guy on the Mor commercial…

BYE, RENO.