My Nostalgic Story
I never wrote anything like this for me.
As I drive four hours straight I am extremely tired, though I am full of excitement for the next chapter to being. Putting Cleveland behind me, praying for safety and familiarity is important to me. I think like the pilgrims hoping when coming to a new land hoping for new beginnings. This isn't a new land for me it's familiarity something I know.
When I start driving the U-Haul across the Gauley Bridge the borderline of Ohio, verses West Virginia the sense of excitement of doing this by myself I imagine it will be a great feeling. I have crossed oceans, but never states. Just thinking about this feels great inside.
It feels like by doing this I am embarking on something new. I'm a little scared because I'm not sure of what to except. I've not been home in a very long time.
I think what I hope for it that sense of closeness. For those feelings to rush back after so long away.
As I keep driving further and further, I come to my aunt's house.
"Amelia? It's been so long babe." My aunt Mary looked so different.
"I know, I'm sorry I was away for to long. Mom wanted us to have a fresh start away from here. After dad died, it was just to much for her." I had to make an excuse on the spot.
"I am so proud of you babe for getting accepted into Marshall University. I will keep your bed here. You must tell me about everything. In the meantime your uncles will help take the bed and put in the shed."
I just wasn't ready to talk about it, I know I had to make an excuse again. My thoughts started thinking what can I say to get out of this.
"Well I gotta get settled into the dorm, and then start looking for a job. I want to move off campus."
"Aww, my girl is always the hard worker."
I wanted so badly for everything to come naturally but it never did. I took my leave after the uncles took my bed as if it were nothing more then picking up a doll.
I took a drive back to Huntington, and frowned. I had lost so much in Cleveland, now I can maybe move forward.
About the Creator
Louise Blake-Michael (Risen Phoenix)
LouLou maintains a boundary between her professional endeavors and personal life. She wears many hats as an author, blogger, and content creator. In various projects, each one a testament to her dedication and passion for storytelling.
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Comments (9)
Your perseverance is both admirable and motivating. Keep forging ahead!
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Just accidentally came across your work, and I quite enjoyed it! Keep it up!
Marvelous work! Keep it going—congrats!
Louise, you've done a wonderful job capturing the feelings of wanting a fresh start, negotiating complicated family dynamics, and coming home after a long absence in your narrative.
Wow, this would be a great journal entry! I like driving but not when I’m tired lol. Anyway, great work! You deserve top story!