Today was a bittersweet day: Mollie was leaving New Hampshire after nearly nine months of living with me. We've had some great times and I will miss her. She woke herself up at around 0745 and continued getting ready for her trip. I had several meetings in the morning but had enough time to go through the house and check on everything she was leaving behind (so I’d know what to bring Mollie when I traveled to Blacksburg in October). Actually, I located several items of interest and Mollie packed them in her tremendously full bags. She also packed lunch/dinner for herself and I loaded up the car at 1100. We drove over to the train station at White River Junction, talking along the way about how strange it was going to be without seeing each other all the time. "The Vermonter" (AMTRAK from St. Albans, VT to DC) was running a bit late so I waited with Mollie until it arrived (1150). We said goodbye and I embarassed her by making her stand still for several pictures . After she was gone, I went shopping in West Lebanon and headed home (arrived at 1330). Mollie sent me texts throughout the rest of the day, updating me on her location and scenery she was seeing. She got to Union Station at around 2200 and Erin picked her up). Adios, Mollie... Have a great semester!
