Family Saturdays

Last year when I came to college, I completely tried to throw the past behind me and move forward, without looking back.  I didn't know then, however, that I really didn't want to.  It was a stupid, stupid move to think I could do anything in life with people from back home, like my friends and my family.  They are my essential core and I wouldn't be anything without them.  Not that family reunions scream joy or anything, but sometimes hearing or seeing them makes me feel elated.  Today I got to see my dad in what seems like forever, even though to be honest, it was only a couple of weeks.  I got to play mini-golf, a "sport" that can be fun at any age (even though younger children walking past me made me feel somewhat weird).  I even won, which never happens due to my lack of coordination and aim.  However, it always feels good to see people who will be there in my future.  I can have as many friends here as possible, but who knows what will happen after college ends?  So now, I am stuck with a sense of nostalgia (that won't be able to stay too long thanks to the increasing pressure of schoolwork and life).