Farewell from Amanda

This... I suppose is my farewell blog to all things I have learned to love... and hate in Montana.

First off I want to send out a farewell to Chrysalis, my home and existence for these past two years. I enjoyed my time there, and will always miss all of the girls and staff I have learned to Love.

Farewell to my 10:00 p.m. curfew, I will not miss you... and am fairly happy to be rid of you.

Farewell to my beloved Mona Lisa, I miss you... and every time I smell skunk I think of you and sigh.

Farewell Sue and Dennis, you have been my shelter from the storm these past two years. I miss you both a lot and want to congratulate you on your brand new baby grandson. Sue, you are forever a friend and I will call you about all of my home decor questions this summer (and let's be honest... for the rest of my life)

Farewell Bonnie you are forever a friend, and you have a place to stay in South Korea.

Farewell Jane, I will miss our late night talks and snowboarding adventures.

Farewell Big Mountain, I will miss your short lines, and powder days.

Farewell coaching soccer and teaching art, I will miss you both, but at the same time, am happy our days together are done.

Farewell Glenn and Vivian, I will forever miss the Queen of leftovers (not to be confused with the left over queen), and Glenn's stories of Flint and U2 concerts. I will forever pedal on.

Farewell Christian School in Eureka, it has fun and interesting, I will hold on to the memories of self portraits forever.

Farewell Kathy Beaumont, I will miss our Tuesday night talks and prayers.

Farewell Sophie Lake Run... never again will I have a more beautiful place to run.

Farewell Paula Cornell and wonderful Chrysalis food, I miss you already (as I eat a microwaved tortilla pizza at the Crazy Woman Campground).

Farewell all staff I haven't named, it is not because I don't love you, but rather because I biked 70 miles against the wind today and am fairly exhausted.

Farewell my spit schedule and hours, I will not miss having a two hour break in the middle of my day.

Farewell Montana Coffee Traders... You're seriously the best coffee in the world, and I will miss my Good Migrations, "Dusk till Dawn" mornings.

Farewell Eureka, "The Corner Video",and "The Front Porch" you are some of my favorite places in this world.

Farewell all things I have forgotten at this moment, I'm sure I will think of you and regret not writing something.

Farewell Montana, I will be back, hopefully to live, but first I must become debt-free and find myself... a new dog (I'll bet you didn't expect me to write that!)

With all my love,
Amanda