Sometimes it’s hard to live in the now. I find myself wishing precious time away because of the excitement I’m filled with- excitement that makes my stomach do flips at the thought of being on the world race and being with my squad who I’ve just started getting to know but have already started to love.
In just 11 short days, I will be walking across the stage at SIUE and receiving my diploma. These last 4 years of college have literally flown by. Everything that everyone told me about it passing in the blink of an eye was so true. I was walking down the hallway in one of my classroom buildings today and it just kinda hit me—this is one of the last times I’ll be doing that. I’ve wished away my time in college while looking forward to the finish line, but I’m suddenly wishing I had a pause button.
I don’t want to take for granted the remaining time I have here. Time both in my college town and my home town. Time here with my family and with my friends. Time here is fleeting and I’ll soon find myself wishing for moments like these again.
With love,
Hals
PS quick lil update: I leave for training camp on June 4th- I’ll get to meet a couple of my squad mates before I get to camp because we’re carpooling together! I launch on the world race August 1st! Together we have raised just over $8,000, but we’ve still got a ways to go! My next deadline of $10,000 is due in just a couple months. Thank you for all of your support and prayers!!!!
