Of new beginnings.

It has been one hell of a week.

The major developments of my life thus far would be.... Latifah Azlan is a future engineer, no more! That's right, my father and i have discussed things through and we've gained a better understanding of each other, so it has been decided that i will be switching majors to International Relations come the second semester. Relieved? Of course. Elated? Understatement. Eager? Most definitely.

So, the Baby (Iman) left the 5 of us last week to begin her new life at Nashville, Tennessee. Truthfully, we have all been privately coping in our ways, i believe. For example, as the Mama of the Six (Zraa) told me a few nights after the Baby's departure, she had been watching Grey's Anatomy non stop and crying her eyes out, only to realize that it wasn't the show making her bawl but realizing how much she missed her Baby.

As for me, i'm realizing how much i hate separation. It's silly, i know, because Tennessee is only 24 hours away by flight, but the thought of being left behind by someone i deeply, deeply care for and love is traumatizing to me. I know that my turn will come soon, and i realize that leaving is a very much natural occurrence in life as death is but this knowledge doesn't make it any less painful for me to bear. Emotional attachment is a dangerous thing; i suggest you stay as far away and avoid getting in too deep like i have.

But, on a more positive note, i do wish Iman all the best for whatever it is she'll be facing in Nashville, and yes, i am very excited for her. From what she's been Tweeting me, Nashville seems like a very pleasant place to be. The girl deserves to be there, this isn't a secret, and everyone knows that she'll be just fine there. I can't wait for our biiiig American slumber party!