The worlds we miss.. and those we take for granted

Others have written, more beautifully than I ever can about how this place and its people will be remembered. 116 hearts will soon fill with feelings dense as the time comes close for us to part. But its not the same feeling that makes my heart dense this moment. How many times before have I said I'll miss? But how many times have I known what I would miss while fully in it?

I am not sure if this is a popular feeling. but it should not be rare. Two years ago when I stepped, the mind was filled, though not full, with things I will miss from back home. I have wished that I knew what mother's food or an evening at the beach with friends meant, if it were to disappear. Well I never did while I was in it. Now that it dawns on me the things I will miss at ASB, I wish I had enjoyed it to the fullest, rather than taking them for granted. It was always who said what yesterday, or what submission is due tomorrow. It never was me beneath the elephant hills, now. I guess unless we are aware, the cycle will go on. When will we learn to be in the NOW?

Next 30 days I have to take in, the moments this place wants to offer us. I have ignored it enough. Have you?