Dear Jodi,
We have not spoken in over two weeks. Our lives are so hectic. I'm becoming a "real person" and applying for job, while you're starting a family. Where has the time gone? It seems like only yesterday I was a Freshman and you were dropping me off at school with Mommy and Daddy.
I am writing you this letter to inform you of all the changes that are going on at UD, specifically on Main Street. Since Freshman year, Main Street has changed so much! It seems like this year, especially, so much more has been built. We now have an IHop, Sliders, Cheeburger Cheeburger, a new woman's boutique (which I think has great clothes, but is too expensive. Who shops there when they're in college?!), Chipotle, and Barnes and Noble is coming soon. When I first visited UD I loved Main Street because it had unique and family owned businesses, like Kate's (your favorite). Now it is being transformed into "Chain Street". Don't get me wrong, I really think that it is for the best and these new places will be successful, but why all chain restaurants? Can't someone be original?
I guess I am really upset because I feel like UD will be so different after I graduate. I am sure it is so different from when you came here. What do you think about all these changes?
I can't wait to finally see you, Derek, and baby Jack in May. Leave Jack with Mom and Dad, and you and Derek can come out! Can't believe I will be a UD Alumni, like you, so soon. :( Miss you and love you so much! Talk to you soon.
Love always,
Jackie
3 comments:
I grew up in Newark. Main St. sure has changed in my 21 years! It's kind of nice that there's so much to choose from and everything's so convienient, but then again there's a price to pay for all that. I too wish there were more privately owned places. It will be strange to come back to visit once I've moved out of town.
Jackie, I agree that it is really weird to look back at how Main Street was our freshman year compared to now. The four years went so fast, but I can really see how much time has gone by when looking at all the changes that have taken place on Main Street. I'm sure it seems like a completely different place to Jodi. Your blog made me depressed that we are graduating! Hopefully, when we come back for Homecoming we will recognize some things on campus/Main Street! Ps. I hope little Jack goes to UD!!
Jennie, I hope baby Jack goes to UD too! Also, sorry I made you depressed, but we are almost entering the "real world" and as sad as it is, things change! :(
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