This past Sunday, May 19th, I officially graduated college! Walking into an arena packed with thousands of families and friends was a feeling that I will never forget for as long as I live. Feeling proud, nervous, and excited among many other things, I made my way to my seat for the ceremony. It was surely a day to be proud of and excited about, but I couldn’t help but think about the one person who I wish could see me graduate the most: my grandfather. After passing away on my birthday on, August 19th, in 2007, it hasn’t been the same without him around. My emotions were clouding my mind from truly enjoying the whole ceremony, but I eventually centered myself and knew that he was watching his grandson graduate from somewhere.
Playing soccer at Merrimack, I got the opportunity to become brothers with many guys over the years, some being international. A majority of the international soccer players that came through Merrimack were in my graduating class. Going through the ups and downs, laughing and crying, and all of the fighting and bickering, our time together had ended. The family and brothers that I have grown over the past 4 years suddenly turned into a situation of not knowing the next time in life that I will see them. However, with technology like Facebook, it is certainly not goodbye, but see you soon. With all of these changes happening in such a short time frame, another huge change is about to unfold. In less that 24 hours, I will be embarking on the journey of a lifetime. The change has just begun, and for everyone oversees or here at home, it is not goodbye, but see you soon…
The Ultimate Road Trip 