i think i'll stay.

As I board the train, I look back and say my goodbyes to my little brother and my mother. I add a reassuring smile just before i turn my head and head up the stairs to board the train.

The train is large. Way bigger than I expected. I walk till I find a seat and sit down quietly, after loading my suitcase above my head. The train ride is long, i fall asleep about 4 times. Did I mention I was sitting next to a girl the same exact age as me? I look out the window and feel myself drifting into a deep sleep...suddenly awakened by a loud voice saying "Next Stop, Boston." I eagerly open my eyes and impatiently wait the 10 minutes which seems like forever.

The train stops. I grab my things and step off the train, looking around nervously. I don't know where im going so i follow a small group of teenage kids about the same age as me into a building the size of my hometown. A large yellow sign that says 'Mcdonalds' catches my eye. I'm hungry, so i walk over and set my stuff down at a table. I hesitantly walk over to the food area, and order my food. I nearly inhale my food and wait impatienty for my cousin to walk in.

Finally, i see her. We walk outside and i see Boston for the first time. An image that will be forever imprinted in my memory. Its like nothing ive ever seen, and i didnt want to take my eyes off of the city that seemed to open up a whole nother world for me.

I walk around Boston & try to imagine what my life would be like if i live there. The thought of it seems nearly impossible, its almost too good to be true. I wipe the thought out of my head and focus on the things around me. Beautiful people & a beautiful city. I close my eyes and feel at home.

Hard Rock Cafe. The first building i sat down in. The food was awesome, and the atmosphere was so friendly. I never wanted to leave. Its late and im tired. I drag my feet to the rental car and crash in the backseat, trying to ignore the strong urge to pee. The drive home takes forever. But i awake to the sound of a puppy barking and open my eyes, thinking its my dog and when i realize its not, i feel sad. I quickly wipe the feeling of sadness away and eagerly step into the place where i will be staying.

Its small, but its just perfect for a married couple and their dog. They apologize for the small area and lay an air mattress down, which is fine by me. I fall asleep and dream of my mother.

I awake the next day and i see Lindas face, i'm confused for a minute and realize, i have finally escaped from new york, and i smile.

It takes forever for Linda to get ready, but i feel a sense of comfort, she's just like my mom. The first place I go to is the Taunton mall. Its the same as any old mall, but akwardly it seems much, much better. The first and probably only place i go to( i dont remember) is Hollister. After i'm done spending my money, we head to my Aunt Irenes. I walk in the door and see my aunt irene, aunt dot, and cousin brian. And to the left of me is a table with plates and napkins set up, with birthday cards on the table. They're so sweet. It meant more to me then they will ever know. I meet my uncle eddy, and aunt jean. I love them, the way they talk, strangely reminds me of home. We have a little piece of heaven and laugh at aunt dots facial expressions, i will remember this moment forever.

Finally we go home, and i sleep. I wake up the next day and again, we go shopping. sundays not really important, but every day counts. Monday night I stay at my aunt irenes and visit her and my aunt dot. They make me feel so at home, and i love being around them. We wake up Tuesday and go out to lunch with my Aunt Irene, Evelyn, Dot, Uncle Billy and Eddy. And then we head off to the mall and then fort tabor. The ocean is beautiful, another thing i will never forget. I visit my Aunt Lorraine and the feeling i get is far from wonderful. i feel so bad and i want to leave the second i walk in. I look at my aunt and want to cry. Shes beautiful and i feel terrible that she spends her life sitting in a wheel chair. But on a brighter note, we order scrumptious pizza and share it with linda. Then, i go home and sleep.

Wednesday i visited Rhode Island, yet another beautiful state. We went to Providence place mall. And to Dave and Busters where i won a stuffed dog.

Thursday we went to Newport, Rhode Island to see the newport mansions. they were beautiful, the type of houses you dream about when you sleep. And then we went to the ocean, another place where i feel at home.

Todays friday, my last night here. And i think about everything thats happened. And i realize, i wouldnt change my life if it were the lasst thing i could ever do.