Here we go, here we go, here we go......

Well…..it has come down to this. After what has seemed like ABSOLUTELY FOREVER, I am finally on my way to London!!! I am writing this while sitting in Pearson Airport at Gate C34 waiting for my boarding time of 22:55….it’s 21:00….I’ve got some time. I figured this is a great moment to reflect back on everything that has happened over the last week and a bit.

First off, I went to Kingston for the week-end….and that was interesting.

 It was:

a) absolutely beautiful weather the entire time (minus the football game)

b) an amazing time with amazing people

c) a moment to reflect with friends on amazing times had, catch up, share some laughs and tears

d) all of the above

I feel like you know what the right answer is. I’m glad I’ve had this time to be able to catch-up with as many people as possible, share some laughs and tears, and generally celebrate the parts of our lives we’ve shared together and look forward to the memories we will create in the future. From BBQs, lunches at the Brew Pub, Karaoke at the Nog and rainy football games followed by epic Ports…I’m glad I had the chance to see my amazing friends. So….shout-out to all of you!!! It’s you all who have made this guy sitting at Gate C34, who now needs to go to Gate C27, who he is today. I have grown so much during my time at Queen’s and I know a lot of that attributes to the people I have had around me from the get go. I’m proud to call all of you my friends and I only wish the best for each and every one of you. I will miss you all and I hope we can all have a great time when I come back!

After the wonderful time with friends I had the opportunity to spend a lot of time with family. Seeing my brother and Melissa (and Rodney) on Monday was fabulous….hooray for Whiskey Sundays!! I had the opportunity to visit my Aunt in Kitchener before I left and had a fabulous conversation with her about everything that’s been going on. My parents also took the week off leading up to my departure so we were able to spend the days together just going to our usual haunts in Sarnia and Port Huron. I also had the opportunity to see family friends and grandparents. All in all….a solid week full of great food and great family. I took pictures of the week in meal form because my Mom literally made all of my favourites before I left. Cabbage Rolls, Lasagna, Steak and Crab Legs, and we went to Bob Evans. Solid…solid week. I apologize for the somewhat lack of eloquence in this entry but I am feeling a bit tired (which is great considering the flight I have coming up) so I’m just sort of hitting keys. The fact that I’m writing words at all is pretty amazing.

Breakfast at Bob Evans before heading out!!!

So, the trip to the airport was long….fraught with a considerable number of accidents on the 401 (to be expected) and dinner at Turtle Jacks in Mississauga before finally hitting Pearson Airport. After a lengthy check-in process (little downs for the couple in front of me) it was all tears and finally through security. Got my bags scanned, got my body scanned by a CRAZY TURNTABLE BODY SCANNING THINGAMADING….and to my gate. Where I currently sit. I think now’s probably a good time to sign off on this thing before it gets too unreadable.

So….I send love to you all no matter where you might be. You are all amazing and I treasure every moment I have shared with anybody. Stay safe, look after one another, and most importantly…

Rock The World

Erik