so i'm driving to oregon, i'm leaving in a few days, to get a little closer to my family. my father was just diagnosed with b cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia and is going to start chemo soon. i want to be around.

it's tough to leave. as much as i know that albany is an imperfect place, and that my life here has some problems, i cannot help but think of all of the good things that i am leaving behind. i am going to miss these things. i already do.

but i'm looking forward to the trip.