I'm so sad to say that my summer has just about come to an end. With all of its adventure and romance, this truly has been the best one to experience yet. I wrapped up my summer by going out to Montauk for a few days with my mom, sister, and Kyle. They were some of the greatest days I've had this summer to say the least. Between being introduced to the new, delicious foods out there and getting sprawled out on the beach with Kyle next to me, I had the time of my life. I swore to Kyle that we'll live there before we die.
The first night there, the 4 of us went to the beach to watch a drum circle. Just when I thought I've seen everything! It was entertaining for a certain amount of time before both Kyle and I's exhaustion caught up to us. The next day was spent at the beach (obviously), followed with dinner at now one of my favorite restaurants on the island, Gigshack. Sooo worth the money and the energy of the place made me wanna get up and dance! Later that night Kyle and I laid on the beach and accidentally fell asleep and woke up sometime during the night totally confused.
There's really no way to describe what this summer meant to me. It was too unique to really wrap up into words. I learned much and changed for the better, and I've never felt so refreshed and renewed in my entire life. I'm glad that I surrounded myself with the company I had these past few months, and seeing my loved ones "live in the moment" made me feel all the more better. What I've learned more than just about anything this summer is what love is really all about. From falling in love with Kyle all over again every time I saw him come out of the ocean after surfing, to spending time with my best friends as much as I could until they left for college, I experienced intimacy and endearment in its purest form. I've learned to love things with all of my heart as much as I possibly can, because not only does it make you feel alive, but everyone around you as well. The love you pour into the world will radiate and reflect right back onto you. By loving others around me, I have discovered how to love myself. I accomplished exactly what I wanted to this summer, which was to just "be" and coexist. I had a few downfalls throughout the months and doubted myself and my life here and there, and really thought long and hard about if I was leading myself in the right direction into adulthood. Sure enough I was able to pick myself back up every time and gain faith in my mission here on earth. I know exactly what I want to do with my life and am determined to follow through with it.
Although i'll miss the alluring feel that Long Island summers bring, i'm trying my hardest to become excited for autumn and the seasons to follow! After all, summer will return soon enough! I have many plans for the end of 2015 and 2016 and so many goals I will try my hardest to accomplish. I could never ever forget this summer. I will forever be grateful for the unique and loving people in my life and the handfuls of incredible humans that I've crossed paths with within the last few months. As I leave this summer behind me and pack it away into my mind, I hope more than anything that I have reached out to a few people. And now to start a new adventure; college! Here goes nothin'...
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