independence.

today, i'm feeling a little more grown up.  i've been out and about all day doing my own thing.  i had a doctor's appointment without mom and dad even in the same town, and i paid for it.  i went shopping and was social and ran errands all with the knowledge that i was coming home to an empty house.  my cat met me at the door, she helped me do some chores, and now i'm cooking dinner for one and listening to my music as loud as i want (the only thing missing is a glass of white wine in my left hand).  the evening will be spent cuddled on the couch, reading the Bible and planning tomorrow's lesson, with some packing for the beach scattered in.

is this a preview of this time next year?  i kind of hope so.