Back 2 School

That is one of the best movies in the world, but of course Rodney Dangerfield is amazingly talented, and of course hilarious.  Though, I digress.  I am back here at SUNY Potsdam, and don't get me wrong, I love it up here, the education is amazing, the town is wonderful, everyone in the North Country is normally very pleasurable, but I am too far from my family.  Granted it I have created my own support system of people I can rely on, and all of them love me to death, as I love them as well, but I miss my family.  5 hours drive time separates us, thats about 300 miles. (I said about... not 100% sure the distance.)  I know I never grew up particularly close to any extended family other than Uncle Michael and Aunt Angie, and my family is much larger, I was taught to love and appreciate the family you have.  I was also taught that family is not always blood.  Family is some one who will pick you up when you are down, or do everything with their resources to stop you from falling in the first place. (Sometimes one has to hit rock bottom... depending on the person and situation.)  My sister Katie, for instance, who is of course not my blood sister, but is still in many ways connected to me than either of us realize.  For me, Family can be the greatest lifeline you will ever have.  So imagine, my second year away for college, 300 miles away, mature enough to be on my own, yet I cry every time I drive away for a few months to that place people call college.  I can't help it, I just do.  I miss them so much, and I live my mom, my dad, and my brother, all so much.  Keep your family in good terms, but if you are a family oriented person, you should have no troubles any way.