My Special Version of “Your Mom goes to College.” Well, maybe…

This is going to be short and quick:

So, in the process of realizing I’m most likely going to Virginia in the Fall, the “being far away” issue is ever present.  Especially in regards to my birthfamily, simply because of the fear of losing them again.  We are currently 45 minutes to an hour apart.  And it’s a blessing.  5 hours is another story.  And since I am leasing my car, there is a mileage limit, not to mention gas prices are out the wazoo.  Going home frequently just isn’t an option.

But I’ve had a fantasy of having my birthmom come down to college and spend a few days with me.  I’d be way too scared to ever approach the topic, because it is a lot to ask, and she is a busy Mommy.  Though, I know we would have the best time together if it ever worked out.

She called me this morning and I quickly mentioned that I would probably be going down in the fall, rather than in the spring, assuming other things don’t work out.  (I’ve applied for an internship in Hawaii, but have not blogged about it.  I really have so much to write about different opportunities that have come my way!)  And she said, “Well, that’s good, because Virginia, I can do.  Hawaii, I would never be able to go out to.”  I don’t remember word for word.  But something like that.

So there was my opportunity to say something.  So, I said I am planning on getting a 4 bedroom apartment with roomates and if she ever wanted to take me up on it, she is more than welcome to come down and stay.  At least, now she knows I’d be all for it.

We could have “us” time.  We could stay up late and have girly sleepovers.  We could talk about boys and make popcorn.  She could come to my classes with me and I could (try to) make her do my homework.  (Kidding!!)  We could go to the beach.  She could meet my friends.  We could do all kinds of crazy things we never got to do in the past.  I would seriously have the time of my life.

I know this is possibly even a year into the future.  But at least, the idea’s out there.  It’s nice to know that even though some things are gone and time is gone, there is still a whole future that she and I have to look forward to.  I’m happy.  I can’t wait.