Why Rochester?
To be honest with you, I had no idea where Rochester was or what it even was. For your information it is in Upstate New York and it is FREEZING there in winter. It's located 280 miles away from my house. It was the home to many Italian, German and Irish immigrants when they first came to the United States. It is also known to be an area where history was being made for women's suffrage reform. It's also where Wegmans was founded. Someone how this place is now even more significant to me than ever.
Let me tell you why I decide to write about this, and the significance of this town to me. In the late spring of 2020 me and "some guy" had just met. In no means was I looking for a relationship or did I even have intentions to be in one. I also was so independent and never wanted to be tied down. I valued my own time so much. I felt accomplished being on my own and creating my own personal success. That's until I met Mr Logan Grom who happened to be going to college in Rochester NY. I was so hesitant of wanting to get closer with this guy because, one I don't like heartbreak, never has been my cup of tea. Secondly I have always valued having my personal agenda and doing everything for me. That's until I found myself wanting to spend every second with him. Then I started getting excited looking at my phone. I couldn’t believe myself. What was going on with me?! Did I Gabriella Buezo start catching feelings?
The spring flowers had bloomed, and the spring rain was gone. It was now summer, and I found myself with Logan, day to night. We'd do everything together, we went on random beach trips together, we had picnics in the sand, we kayaked while watching the sun go down, we'd go on long walks and talk about our ambitions in life and our deep secrets, and what made us laugh, or even cry. I have never felt so connected to someone in such a short amount of time. We made it official that we were together. Summer was an absolute dream.
Dreams do come to end, and we did have to face reality, we'll be miles and hours apart. He'll be starting practices in the fall lacrosse and I'll be cheering for football games. We both tackle on crazy schedules, and stressful classes. When I wasn't at cheer or school, I was at work. When he didn't have lifts, practices, or class, he was studying for hours. It seemed impossible. It seemed absolutely hopeless. But the biggest thing that I took away from this relationship is, if you really love someone the saying "the right person but the wrong time" does not apply for what we have. The few times I go up to visit, our excitement and love is just the same. I realized that yes being in a relationship I do still have my independence and my individuality, I just now get to share my happiness with someone else. The distance is hard but I think it would be harder knowing I let go of the happiness I feel because I didn’t try hard enough. I will forever be thankful for this experience.
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