Leaving this summer is going to be harder than I anticipated. I used to think Tampa wasn't anything important in my life...until very recently. I realized in the past few weeks that my life here is meaningful.
My whole life, my number one goal has been to make a difference. In any way I can. I've gone on thinking I'm no where near this goal. Through the words and actions of some amazing people, I've come to realize I'm reaching this goal. I've made a difference.
So, I revised my goal. I want to make a difference. I want to make a difference every chance I get. I want to make a difference every day. I want to make someone smile when they're having a bad day. I want to give advice that saves someone's life. I want to be someone you can rely on......... I WILL do all of these things. I have an amazing thing in my hands.... my life and the ability to change the world. I plan on taking advantage of that.
My heart lies in the walls of the Humane Society of Tampa Bay. If there has ever been a place I can walk into and feel at home... this is it. I don't think I've ever been happier than I am when I walk in and see all those dogs. They all have sad stories and are surely in pain, but when I walk through those doors.... all those voices start sounding and the tails start wagging.
I have a part in keeping them happy and healthy. I have a part in sending them home. I have a part in changing people's lives by introducing them to the new members of their family.
What I do..... the things I put my effort in to..... I am finally home.
Now comes the hard part. I'll be gone for almost 4 months. I know my internship is an amazing opportunity and I'm grateful for that, but it'll be hard to leave a part of me here for a while.
"What am I supposed to do when you play it so cool and I've got the hots for you"
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