Big City Dreams

Ready... Set... Go!

As I sat in the center of my room, packing the last of my belongings for my big move to New York, I heard my mother sigh.

"So this is really it, huh? Finally moving out of the house...gonna be on you're own... growing up..." She wiped a tear and shook her head. "Oh look at me! There's no need to cry, right? You're going to be fine, right?"

I guess the reason she's acting like this is because, well, I've never really been away from home. I went to a local community college so I've always been home. I've never wanted to leave, especially since my father left us when I was really young. I can't bear the thought of my mom alone.

"MOM!" I jumped up and sat right next to here on my bed, and put an arm around her. "I'm going to be fine. You're going to be fine. Everything will be fine. I'm moving far away, yeah. But I'm fulfilling my dream."

"Oh, I know honey. You'll do great. You're funny and a fantastic writer. Hey, maybe you'll even meet a cute boy? Maybe THE Mr. Fallon will take an interest in the new writer!" She winked at me. "Huh? Huh?" She said in an almost mischievous voice, biting her lip and raising her eyebrows.

"Oh my goodness, PUH-LEASE. That would never happen. Besides, I'm going there to work, mom. Not to date, okay?"

I hate talking about dating with my mom. Sure, I haven't dated anyone since my last relationship ended horribly a few years ago but... I'm sick of everyone trying to get me back in the game! I'm single, and I'm happy single. I don't feel lonely. Right? If this is true... why do I feel so empty inside? I immediately shook the thought.

"Okay, okay. I'm just saying. Keep your options open, alright? New city means new opportunities. You never know what may come your way."

"Thanks, Mom. I will."

*

After packing the rest of my things and shedding probably a million tears at the airport when saying goodbye to my mother and my best friend Julia, I was finally ready to board the plane. I started walking to the huge contraption that would take me to where I was destined to be.

"Don't forget to call me! I want to know exactly when you land! I'm setting a timer of how long it should take and you BETTER call me!" Mom shouted at me from behind.

"I will! Don't worry!" I shouted back, giving one last wave.

"PICTURES! I want loads of pictures! And if you see any hot boys give them my number!" Julia yelled.

I just laughed and as I stepped on to the stairs to board the plane, I turned around one last time and waved to them.

Once I board this plane, my life will change forever. Hopefully, for the better. I cannot wait to see what New York City holds for me, and I'm even more excited to see what the Tonight Show holds for me.

I was a 2 hour and 20 minute flight away from my dream city.

"Gabriella Brooks, you can do this," I thought to myself.

Atleast, I hope.