WEBVTT Kind: captions Language: en 00:00:06.673 --> 00:00:09.426 So we're moving into college today, yeah. 00:00:09.426 --> 00:00:10.260 It’s a big day. 00:00:10.260 --> 00:00:11.219 It is a big day. 00:00:11.219 --> 00:00:13.096 Got breakfast at Bodo’s. 00:00:13.096 --> 00:00:14.764 Bagel with cream cheese, keep it classic. 00:00:14.764 --> 00:00:16.683 I’m realizing that I brought probably double 00:00:16.683 --> 00:00:19.060 the amount of stuff that I should have brought 00:00:19.060 --> 00:00:20.186 I feel like she brought her whole life. 00:00:20.186 --> 00:00:22.063 She's got a sewing machine in here somewhere. 00:00:22.063 --> 00:00:23.898 I don't know if she's going to have time to sew. 00:00:23.898 --> 00:00:26.818 I feel a little bit better now that I've got most of my stuff into my room. 00:00:26.818 --> 00:00:30.321 Ignore the crashing sounds in there. 00:00:30.321 --> 00:00:32.449 I'm really excited to meet my roommate today, 00:00:32.449 --> 00:00:36.036 and I'm excited to meet new people and just discover UVA. 00:00:36.036 --> 00:00:39.139 The freedom of being in a university, on grounds. 00:00:39.139 --> 00:00:42.350 This is my alma mater, so he’s extra excited . 00:00:42.333 --> 00:00:44.294 It's kind of a dream come true this is a great school. 00:00:44.294 --> 00:00:48.131 I feel like I've been working for this day for my whole life, pretty much. 00:00:48.131 --> 00:00:50.467 And so, it's hard to believe that it's really here. 00:00:50.467 --> 00:00:52.594 I brought her home 18 years ago as a little baby, 00:00:52.594 --> 00:00:55.096 and now I'm dropping her off at UVA, 00:00:55.096 --> 00:00:59.809 and I know she's had this dream about coming to UVA since she was 13 years old, so... 00:00:59.809 --> 00:01:02.187 I just fell in love with the grounds. 00:01:02.187 --> 00:01:04.773 Orange and blue are my favorite colors...so. 00:01:04.773 --> 00:01:06.524 We’re much older brothers. 00:01:06.524 --> 00:01:09.527 so we've always been watching her, since she was born. 00:01:09.527 --> 00:01:12.447 just, I guess, excited and nervous to see 00:01:12.447 --> 00:01:15.075 the little baby going to college for the first time, 00:01:15.075 --> 00:01:16.034 you know what I mean? 00:01:16.034 --> 00:01:18.787 They're leaving, but, um, I know they're in a great place, so, 00:01:18.787 --> 00:01:21.247 So, um, this is his second home. 00:01:21.247 --> 00:01:23.416 It's definitely going to be a change of pace. 00:01:23.416 --> 00:01:25.210 I mean, there's so much out here, 00:01:25.210 --> 00:01:28.421 I’m not used to like all the hustle and bustle, I guess. 00:01:28.421 --> 00:01:30.048 Hundreds and hundreds of clubs 00:01:30.048 --> 00:01:33.176 and maybe like almost 100 around just tech alone, 00:01:33.176 --> 00:01:36.346 which is awesome.. I'm planning to join a few of them, of course. 00:01:36.346 --> 00:01:39.766 Well, she wants to get into the medical field. 00:01:39.766 --> 00:01:42.644 So if I ever pass out or something like that during a holiday, 00:01:42.644 --> 00:01:45.605 hopefully she can resuscitate me or some sort. 00:01:45.605 --> 00:01:48.274 Leaving home, it was a little bit sad for me because, you know, 00:01:48.274 --> 00:01:51.569 you're leaving, like, your whole life behind and just picking up 00:01:51.569 --> 00:01:53.446 all your belongings and moving somewhere else. 00:01:53.446 --> 00:01:56.741 I'm obviously sad about leaving my parents and my family, 00:01:56.741 --> 00:02:01.621 I'll miss my mom's cooking the most. Yeah, 00:02:01.621 --> 00:02:03.873 Well, it's... 00:02:03.873 --> 00:02:07.377 my youngest, so, you know, it's bittersweet. 00:02:07.377 --> 00:02:11.798 A long, quiet drive home because she's our first to go to college, so. 00:02:11.798 --> 00:02:15.009 Well, they're not supposed to know how the drive home goes. 00:02:15.009 --> 00:02:17.137 Yeah. Roller coaster. 00:02:17.137 --> 00:02:18.930 We're on top of the mountain today, but... 00:02:18.930 --> 00:02:21.057 We can always go down in the valley soon too. 00:02:21.057 --> 00:02:22.392 we're really excited for her. 00:02:22.392 --> 00:02:24.519 We're happy, we’re proud. 00:02:24.519 --> 00:02:26.271 We are a little... 00:02:26.271 --> 00:02:27.856 sad. 00:02:27.856 --> 00:02:30.942 He's the oldest of my three kids, so 00:02:30.942 --> 00:02:33.945 he's a, he's a good big brother. 00:02:33.945 --> 00:02:37.282 So... 00:02:39.701 --> 00:02:41.786 he'll be missed. 00:02:41.786 --> 00:02:43.663 I'm so proud of her. 00:02:43.663 --> 00:02:45.498 Yeah, she's smart. 00:02:45.498 --> 00:02:47.834 She’s one smart young lady, no doubt. 00:02:47.834 --> 00:02:49.460 I lived with my grandparents my whole life. 00:02:49.460 --> 00:02:52.380 and I, again, wouldn't be here without them either, so... 00:02:52.380 --> 00:02:53.506 Come on, Gramgram. 00:02:55.008 --> 00:02:58.052 I couldn't be no prouder. 00:02:58.052 --> 00:03:00.597 They're my brothers, but they're really more like dads, 00:03:00.597 --> 00:03:02.891 so I've always had like three dads. 00:03:02.891 --> 00:03:04.517 I'm excited to start this journey. 00:03:04.517 --> 00:03:05.226 So, thank you, guys. 00:03:05.226 --> 00:03:07.729 Oh, you’re welcome. Yeah. For sure. 00:03:07.729 --> 00:03:08.813 [Laughter] 00:03:08.813 --> 00:03:10.899 I'm gonna try not to cry, but I'll be fine. I’ll be fine. 00:03:10.899 --> 00:03:13.860 We can't wait for holidays and all the fun times 00:03:13.860 --> 00:03:16.696 that she comes home and visits and we can wrap our arms around her. 00:04:12.001 --> 00:04:15.713 I've already shed a few tears, as he knows, I guess I'll. 00:04:15.755 --> 00:04:19.217 I'll make some phone calls, Maybe some face times every once in a while. 00:04:19.300 --> 00:04:20.760 He is. 00:04:20.760 --> 00:04:22.387 He's my 00:04:22.387 --> 00:04:24.973 he's the oldest of my three kids, 00:04:24.973 --> 00:04:28.268 so he's a he's a good big brother. 00:04:28.351 --> 00:04:32.480 So he's leading and clearing the path 00:04:32.480 --> 00:04:38.319 for them and showing them the example of a big brother. 00:04:38.403 --> 00:04:39.737 he also has to grow up. 00:04:39.737 --> 00:04:44.617 He can't stay home. 00:04:44.701 --> 00:04:45.618 he's leading 00:04:45.618 --> 00:04:48.830 and clearing the path for you want. 00:04:48.913 --> 00:04:50.999 Everyone. 00:04:50.999 --> 00:04:53.251 going to lose, 00:04:53.251 --> 00:05:11.269 who are He's going off to college to better his self 00:05:11.269 --> 00:05:16.149 and they're going to follow in right behind him. 00:05:16.232 --> 00:05:18.860 I gave him lots of advice, 00:05:18.860 --> 00:05:28.494 but it's been at different times of it. 00:05:28.578 --> 00:05:32.040 But he also has to grow up. 00:05:32.040 --> 00:05:33.833 He can't stay home. 00:05:33.833 --> 00:05:41.341 So he'll 00:05:41.424 --> 00:05:42.300 Well, he's 00:05:42.300 --> 00:05:47.930 the oldest of my three kids, so he's a he's a good big brother. 00:05:48.014 --> 00:05:52.352 So he's leading and clearing the path for them 00:05:52.352 --> 00:06:01.486 and showing them the example of a big brother. 00:06:01.569 --> 00:06:02.862 Oh, my goodness. 00:06:02.862 --> 00:06:06.574 When I go home, I know I'm going to miss a lot of things 00:06:06.574 --> 00:06:16.667 because he always on my side when I'm supposed to, I'm in the kitchen, 00:06:16.751 --> 00:06:18.294 it's bittersweet to lose our 00:06:18.294 --> 00:06:21.756 our precious young daughter after UVA. Yes. 00:06:21.839 --> 00:06:23.508 going to be depressed, but that's okay. 00:06:23.508 --> 00:06:26.094 I know the dogs are going to miss him, that's for sure. 00:06:26.094 --> 00:06:29.097 is going to feel a bit lonely without her, you know? 00:06:29.138 --> 00:06:31.849 Yeah. it's it's it's going to be emotional. 00:06:31.849 --> 00:06:33.434 I'm not going to lie. 00:06:33.434 --> 00:06:34.811 have a great time. 00:06:34.811 --> 00:06:37.188 We'll do. 00:06:37.188 --> 00:06:55.289 Oh, I'm just super stoked. 00:06:55.331 --> 00:07:07.051 Super duper stoked. 00:07:07.135 --> 00:07:09.387 That works out. 00:07:09.387 --> 00:07:12.265 He I don't even want to think about it, honestly. 00:07:12.265 --> 00:07:13.641 I've held it together pretty good. 00:07:13.641 --> 00:07:15.560 So, Are you going to miss this? 00:07:15.560 --> 00:07:18.104 Can you tell him how? 00:07:18.104 --> 00:07:19.272 Yeah, he. 00:07:19.272 --> 00:07:21.691 He cried a little bit yesterday Appreciate it. 00:07:21.691 --> 00:07:24.610 We all have a good day. 00:07:24.610 --> 00:07:27.488 Sorry. 00:07:27.488 --> 00:07:44.172 So I didn't really think about college. 00:07:44.380 --> 00:07:45.715 Not going to lie until, like, 00:07:45.715 --> 00:07:49.469 maybe my end of my career is, like, it's actually, like, coming up to me. 00:07:49.469 --> 00:07:51.971 It's like, Oh, wow, I'm going to college next year. 00:07:51.971 --> 00:07:53.389 That's crazy. 00:07:53.389 --> 00:07:55.224 Yeah, I call them every once in a while. 00:07:55.224 --> 00:08:09.238 Not too often. Not like every day or anything like that, 00:08:09.322 --> 00:08:09.614 I've had 00:08:09.614 --> 00:08:12.575 to hide some of the pictures that are on my desk at work. 00:08:12.658 --> 00:08:26.839 Oh, well, we'll bring those back out in a week or two, 00:08:26.881 --> 00:08:28.007 Oh, I'm very happy. 00:08:28.007 --> 00:08:30.968 I very happy and very excited for my, my 00:08:30.968 --> 00:09:19.559 I say kind 00:09:19.642 --> 00:09:20.601 It's a big change 00:09:20.601 --> 00:09:24.480 from going home, like having my mom tell me what to do and everything. 00:09:24.564 --> 00:09:27.650 So I think being on my own now is going to be definitely a learning curve. 00:09:27.650 --> 00:11:53.504 But I'm 100% sure I can definitely adapt. 00:11:53.587 --> 00:11:54.171 Very proud. 00:11:54.171 --> 00:11:57.258 I going to do it without him, her and my uncle. 00:11:57.466 --> 00:11:59.135 I wouldn't be here, honestly. 00:11:59.135 --> 00:14:14.937 So I can't thank them enough. 00:14:15.020 --> 00:14:18.941 it is probably more about myself not having him with me because he's my. 00:14:18.941 --> 00:15:47.154 My friend and everything. 00:15:47.237 --> 00:15:49.823 I think our biggest piece of advice is just be open to new experiences. 00:15:49.823 --> 00:15:52.785 probably just all the new experiences I'm going to get to have meet new people, 00:15:52.785 --> 00:15:54.787 try new classes I'm actually passionate about. 00:15:54.787 --> 00:16:08.759 Just a mix of nerves and excitement. 00:16:08.842 --> 00:16:09.385 Yeah. 00:16:09.385 --> 00:16:11.845 And all the people in the environment, it was in the spring. 00:16:11.845 --> 00:16:13.639 So it's just really beautiful here. 00:16:13.639 --> 00:18:23.936 Oh, yeah, 00:18:24.019 --> 00:18:24.353 I was going 00:18:24.353 --> 00:18:27.481 my Jamie Sharp, but I know I was like, God, I'm not going to do it like that. 00:18:27.523 --> 00:18:30.692 I talked to my dad is different because JMU and UVA are kind 00:18:30.692 --> 00:18:34.154 of rival schools, and there's a game coming up on September 9th. 00:18:34.238 --> 00:18:34.988 I'm going to be there. 00:18:34.988 --> 00:18:39.993 But I also support UVA since he's there since I graduated from JMU. 00:18:39.993 --> 00:18:42.371 But I'll still be a duke at heart. 00:18:42.371 --> 00:18:44.373 I kind of been with him through the process of, like, 00:18:44.373 --> 00:18:46.583 being in high school and then like, seeing him grow up. 00:18:46.583 --> 00:18:47.459 So, like, 00:18:47.459 --> 00:18:51.004 having him here at UVA is kind of tough because I didn't really expect him 00:18:51.004 --> 00:18:53.340 to go up this fast. And time has been rolling. 00:18:53.340 --> 00:18:56.510 So, like, I feel the next couple of years are going to go by so, so fast. 00:18:56.593 --> 00:18:59.096 But I'm proud of him, proud of everything that he's done. 00:18:59.096 --> 00:19:03.392 And I'm glad to have an closer to me come out, Look for me. 00:19:03.433 --> 00:19:04.059 You'll be lost. 00:19:04.059 --> 00:19:04.852 I know. Yeah. 00:19:04.852 --> 00:19:07.062 We'll be back from our orientation. 00:19:07.062 --> 00:19:08.605 Actually call them. But I was lost. 00:19:08.605 --> 00:19:11.233 I don't know what he was going to do, but I just. 00:19:11.233 --> 00:19:14.820 I'm a little nervous, but he's good. 00:19:14.903 --> 00:19:17.447 Three and a half hours is not bad, so. 00:19:17.447 --> 00:19:17.739 Yeah. 00:19:17.739 --> 00:19:21.994 we're super excited that he got the opportunity to come here. 00:19:22.077 --> 00:19:24.121 Great school. 00:19:24.121 --> 00:19:26.039 Just new territory. 00:19:26.039 --> 00:19:29.543 So kind of challenging on knowing what to do 00:19:29.543 --> 00:19:32.921 and what not to do, what to bring, what not to bring. 00:19:33.005 --> 00:19:37.801 The campus is huge and a little overwhelming, but everybody's super nice. 00:19:37.968 --> 00:19:39.469 You just got to stop and ask. 00:19:39.469 --> 00:19:41.221 Oh, I dread to know. 00:19:41.221 --> 00:19:46.977 So probably silence, but 00:19:47.060 --> 00:20:32.856 we'll get through it. 00:20:32.940 --> 00:20:33.649 we're getting there. 00:20:33.649 --> 00:20:36.944 Everybody's been super nice and super helpful, so it's been great. 00:20:36.944 --> 00:20:38.654 It really has. 00:20:38.737 --> 00:20:41.073 You guys did a great job organizing for sure. 00:20:41.073 --> 00:20:44.534 So, I'm excited to meet new people and try new things. 00:20:44.618 --> 00:20:48.038 I'm excited for how big the campus is, and it's so cool to walk around, 00:20:48.121 --> 00:20:50.999 so I'm just going to be excited to walk around and try 00:20:50.999 --> 00:21:04.763 new stuff. 00:21:04.846 --> 00:21:06.390 I'm really excited for him. 00:21:06.390 --> 00:21:09.851 This is my second boy going to school, so I'm really excited for him 00:21:09.935 --> 00:21:12.729 a little bit, you know, obviously sad, but 00:21:12.729 --> 00:21:15.816 his dad and I are also excited because we're like empty nesters. 00:21:15.816 --> 00:21:18.443 So it'll be an adventure for all of us. 00:21:18.443 --> 00:21:20.654 But but we're thrilled. 00:21:20.654 --> 00:21:22.781 This was his dream school and he's here. 00:21:22.781 --> 00:21:25.033 And so couldn't be prouder. 00:21:25.033 --> 00:21:28.412 I've had a couple of crying sessions before I came here. 00:21:28.495 --> 00:21:31.290 long as I've ever been out of the house for about a week. 00:21:31.290 --> 00:21:33.917 Um, and even then, you know, my mom, 00:21:33.917 --> 00:21:49.975 my mom and she, she's worried all the time, But 00:21:50.058 --> 00:21:52.519 it is not everything that he is suppose that he's going to see, 00:21:52.519 --> 00:21:55.981 but he has the ability to create what he wants to see as well. 00:21:56.064 --> 00:21:59.234 Build a community around you and inspire them 00:21:59.234 --> 00:22:02.904 with what you think should be added to the school community. 00:22:02.988 --> 00:22:07.492 And that is the way you also have to give back to the school. 00:22:07.534 --> 00:22:09.328 you all Going to miss him? 00:22:09.328 --> 00:22:22.924 Yes, Yes, yes, yes. 00:22:23.008 --> 00:22:24.301 probably going to be me missing 00:22:24.301 --> 00:22:28.096 more from him not being there than him missing from. 00:22:28.096 --> 00:22:30.098 But I do expect that he would do well. 00:22:30.098 --> 00:22:32.225 He's a pretty serious child 00:22:32.225 --> 00:22:36.897 and he pretty much listens to advice which we have given him my house on off. 00:22:36.980 --> 00:22:42.361 So I'm pretty sure he's going to do well and he is going to be a good addition. 00:22:42.361 --> 00:22:44.780 And I we've had a lot of talk about that 00:22:44.780 --> 00:23:12.349 to the community that he's joining over here. 00:23:12.432 --> 00:23:13.350 Definitely excited. 00:23:13.350 --> 00:23:16.353 I mean, getting a little nervous, but 00:23:16.478 --> 00:23:27.864 yeah, it's a part of it. 00:23:27.948 --> 00:23:30.534 Obviously so excited and proud of him. 00:23:30.534 --> 00:23:34.996 But the nest is emptying and that's always a little emotional. 00:23:34.996 --> 00:23:41.503 But really so excited for him. 00:23:41.586 --> 00:23:49.928 it's the start of a new chapter. 00:23:50.011 --> 00:23:54.224 I, I really just personally look forward to those times that he comes back 00:23:54.224 --> 00:23:57.269 because that's what helps me get through the hard part 00:23:57.269 --> 00:24:02.899 of saying goodbye. 00:24:02.983 --> 00:24:05.277 Even though I know a lot of other people are in the same boat. 00:24:05.277 --> 00:24:10.031 It's just like scary 00:24:10.073 --> 00:24:13.076 a good learning experience, learning new things, 00:24:13.243 --> 00:24:15.996 learning how to become independent and like meeting 00:24:15.996 --> 00:25:22.354 new people do? 00:25:22.437 --> 00:25:43.500 Right after your graduation. 00:25:43.583 --> 00:25:44.793 Enjoy your time here 00:25:44.793 --> 00:26:27.460 because it goes by faster than you think. 00:26:27.544 --> 00:26:28.253 encouragement. 00:26:28.253 --> 00:26:43.476 Yeah. There it is. Thank you. 00:26:43.560 --> 00:26:44.144 It's. 00:26:44.144 --> 00:26:45.979 It's emotional. I mean, it's tough. 00:26:45.979 --> 00:26:56.823 It's not easy because they're they fly in the nest and 00:26:56.906 --> 00:26:59.909 It's a great opportunity to kind of not reinvent yourself, 00:26:59.909 --> 00:27:08.418 but kind of start fresh, That's what I think it'll be a 00:27:08.501 --> 00:27:26.019 Yeah. 00:27:26.102 --> 00:27:28.188 I think I'm good about calling them. 00:27:28.188 --> 00:27:39.199 I think I'll try to call them a lot, 00:27:39.282 --> 00:27:52.754 She's our baby. 00:27:52.837 --> 00:27:54.589 just show up, show up to class, show 00:27:54.589 --> 00:27:58.677 up to events, parties show up to floor events, show up to friends. 00:27:58.677 --> 00:28:00.136 Invitations just say yes, 00:28:00.136 --> 00:28:03.765 It was hard for me to put my finger on what it was that I was feeling. 00:28:03.848 --> 00:28:07.477 It wasn't fear of her being successful or going away. 00:28:07.477 --> 00:28:28.289 It wasn't even about leaving the house. 00:28:28.373 --> 00:28:30.166 growing up, not needing us anymore. 00:28:30.166 --> 00:28:44.389 Moving out on her own. 00:28:44.472 --> 00:28:45.598 just how big the school is. 00:28:45.598 --> 00:28:51.479 It feels a little bit overwhelming at first, but I'm sure I'll figure it out. 00:28:51.563 --> 00:28:54.983 Oh, I mean, I guess one thing that I'm not too concerned about, 00:28:54.983 --> 00:28:56.735 that kind of worried about, I have a few 8 a.m. 00:28:56.735 --> 00:28:58.027 classes. 00:28:58.027 --> 00:29:05.368 So adjusting to that I think But I'm really looking forward to it. 00:29:05.452 --> 00:29:07.162 but being here 00:29:07.162 --> 00:29:13.334 really put me in the mindset to be ready for the year. 00:29:13.418 --> 00:29:27.807 But we'll see. 00:29:27.891 --> 00:29:36.983 by ourselves, 00:29:37.066 --> 00:29:37.650 Oh, I'm. 00:29:37.650 --> 00:29:39.694 Yeah, I'm 00:29:39.694 --> 00:29:40.069 She's to. 00:29:40.069 --> 00:29:52.874 She's my sister, so she just excited for her future. 00:29:52.874 --> 00:29:53.625 And really excited. 00:29:53.625 --> 00:29:55.960 The fact the fact that she's now actually made it over here. 00:29:55.960 --> 00:29:58.213 So I you've got a tremendous faculty. 00:29:58.213 --> 00:30:00.298 You've got a tremendous people around you. 00:30:00.298 --> 00:30:02.133 You're in a beautiful, safe environment. 00:30:02.133 --> 00:30:09.015 I think, you know, just relish the next four years. 00:30:09.098 --> 00:31:57.206 it's definitely mixed emotions. 00:31:57.290 --> 00:31:59.167 been hot. 00:31:59.167 --> 00:32:01.502 Hot? A lot of stairs. 00:32:01.502 --> 00:32:02.545 You got a mountain view. 00:32:02.545 --> 00:32:05.506 You got the stadium lights. It's very nice. 00:32:05.506 --> 00:32:10.428 I'm excited to live somewhere new because I've never lived on my own before, so. 00:32:10.511 --> 00:32:12.013 I'm really, really happy for her. 00:32:12.013 --> 00:32:13.598 I'm glad she's coming here. 00:32:13.598 --> 00:32:14.807 I'm glad she's moving out. 00:32:14.807 --> 00:32:16.351 I'm glad she's going to learn more. 00:32:16.351 --> 00:32:18.353 I'm glad for many different reasons. 00:32:18.353 --> 00:32:20.688 But most of all, she earned that. 00:32:20.688 --> 00:32:23.566 She earned it to come here and earn to move forward. 00:32:23.566 --> 00:32:27.195 And then I believe it's a step in the right direction. So. 00:32:27.278 --> 00:32:32.492 Not having like considered preferred 00:32:32.575 --> 00:32:34.702 or your sisters? 00:32:34.702 --> 00:32:35.662 So we woke up early. 00:32:35.662 --> 00:32:40.291 We're 00:32:40.375 --> 00:32:41.167 Probably just the people. 00:32:41.167 --> 00:32:43.169 I mean, the different communities. 00:32:43.169 --> 00:32:47.215 just be able to explore the grounds and the gyms and all the food and stuff 00:32:47.215 --> 00:32:47.757 like that. like that? 00:32:47.757 --> 00:32:50.259 Oh, they don't know soccer. I'm a really big soccer guy. 00:32:50.259 --> 00:32:53.763 I love watching soccer, playing soccer stuff, I'm excited. 00:32:53.972 --> 00:32:58.059 He's my third one going to college, so I've had a little bit of practice 00:32:58.059 --> 00:32:58.810 I'm excited. 00:32:58.810 --> 00:33:01.980 This is my alma mater, so it's extra excited 00:33:01.980 --> 00:33:05.483 that he gets to experience the school like I did 00:33:05.566 --> 00:33:09.445 right now is the only time in his life where the only thing he has to worry about 00:33:09.445 --> 00:33:14.575 is just going to school and go to classes and do well and meet friends. 00:33:14.575 --> 00:33:15.994 And that 00:33:16.077 --> 00:33:18.204 Texting each other and calling each other face time. 00:33:18.204 --> 00:33:21.708 And Mike likes to check on me a lot. 00:33:21.791 --> 00:33:24.210 So you know better. 00:33:24.210 --> 00:33:26.838 it's kind of a dream come true that it's a great school. 00:33:26.838 --> 00:33:32.427 I think it's the best for Virginia. So 00:33:32.510 --> 00:33:34.095 I'm excited to be a cavalier. 00:33:34.095 --> 00:33:37.015 So far, it feels exciting. 00:33:37.015 --> 00:33:40.101 Like there's a lot of stuff to do around here, and I'm ready 00:33:40.101 --> 00:33:50.278 to try as many things as I can. 00:33:50.361 --> 00:33:51.654 We're moving in. 00:33:51.654 --> 00:33:55.700 I'm realizing that I brought probably double the amount of stuff 00:33:55.700 --> 00:33:58.327 that I should have brought over. What happened? 00:33:58.327 --> 00:34:00.496 Yeah, but we're roommates, so it's fine. 00:34:00.496 --> 00:34:02.999 I can just give her some. It's fine. 00:34:02.999 --> 00:34:04.042 I think. 00:34:04.042 --> 00:34:05.084 I think it hit me 00:34:05.084 --> 00:34:07.211 like doesn't even have you that even graduate high school like it. 00:34:07.211 --> 00:34:09.380 This feels like summer camp. 00:34:09.464 --> 00:34:10.006 I don't know. 00:34:10.006 --> 00:34:12.133 It probably hit me in, like a week or two, but I think it's stuff 00:34:12.133 --> 00:34:15.053 that, like, more independence will be, like, a lot better. 00:34:15.053 --> 00:34:18.723 I'm calling her every 00:34:18.765 --> 00:34:20.975 forward technology once a week. 00:34:20.975 --> 00:34:23.811 Like, I feel like, you 00:34:23.811 --> 00:34:25.313 Oh, have fun. 00:34:25.313 --> 00:34:30.443 Meet a lot of people, be safe, explore different things. 00:34:30.526 --> 00:34:31.944 You'll have a great time. 00:34:31.944 --> 00:34:33.279 I don't know. We'll find out. 00:34:33.279 --> 00:34:36.282 We already got two dogs, but we're not really. 00:34:36.491 --> 00:34:40.912 The dogs are going to become the surrogate children. 00:34:40.995 --> 00:34:41.829 Perfect. 00:34:41.829 --> 00:34:50.922 And then look 00:34:51.005 --> 00:34:52.298 I am so excited 00:34:52.298 --> 00:34:56.052 for these kids who were in school during the pandemic. 00:34:56.260 --> 00:34:59.806 They've been waiting a long time to have some freedom and some independence. 00:34:59.806 --> 00:35:02.600 And I just I think this is the perfect place to have it. 00:35:02.600 --> 00:35:05.019 She's going to have a great time and learn a lot. 00:35:05.019 --> 00:35:05.520 I don't know. 00:35:05.520 --> 00:35:06.479 I'll protect her. 00:35:06.479 --> 00:35:09.440 I'll let her know what's going on. But for a few days, I'm not too far away. 00:35:09.440 --> 00:35:11.192 For a few days, I don't know that we need to. 00:35:11.192 --> 00:35:15.655 I just want her to have a good time and not even think about him. 00:35:15.738 --> 00:35:35.341 Yes, Now we're famous. 00:35:35.424 --> 00:35:36.217 Oh, it's been fun. 00:35:36.217 --> 00:35:37.135 It's been organized. 00:35:37.135 --> 00:35:42.056 I felt like the whole process has been good, and I'm excited to 00:35:42.098 --> 00:35:44.433 go to school, make some friends. 00:35:44.433 --> 00:35:47.145 Oh, stay in touch, be safe, 00:35:47.145 --> 00:35:50.148 and then have fun. 00:35:50.189 --> 00:35:52.024 Um, face time calling. 00:35:52.024 --> 00:35:54.318 Maybe not too much. 00:35:54.318 --> 00:35:56.529 A little bit. Texting? 00:35:56.529 --> 00:35:58.531 Yeah, Just the normal things. 00:35:58.531 --> 00:36:00.158 Oh, yes, of course. I'm good. 00:36:00.158 --> 00:36:03.119 I'm like, crazy. Yes, yes, around. 00:36:03.119 --> 00:36:05.246 Okay, Let's go. 00:36:05.246 --> 00:36:06.247 Let's go. 00:36:06.247 --> 00:36:10.459 Okay. 00:36:10.543 --> 00:36:11.169 A lot of it. 00:36:11.169 --> 00:36:12.003 He was kind of 00:36:12.003 --> 00:36:16.007 one of his friends said to me last night, I'd be stupid, but not too stupid. 00:36:16.007 --> 00:36:19.302 So I kind of like, try things, have some fun, but don't be an idiot. 00:36:19.385 --> 00:36:22.054 That's just. I thought that was good advice. 00:36:22.054 --> 00:36:24.724 I'm really excited because both my parents went here 00:36:24.724 --> 00:36:25.766 and my older brother goes here. 00:36:25.766 --> 00:36:30.605 So it's kind of sticking with the family as joining, becoming a Cavalier. 00:36:30.605 --> 00:36:32.064 So I'm excited. 00:36:32.064 --> 00:36:35.484 I don't know about destined, but I was definitely influenced a bit. 00:36:35.568 --> 00:36:38.821 I've been coming to UVA, I guess I was like four. 00:36:38.905 --> 00:36:40.865 They made it through that without crying. 00:36:40.865 --> 00:36:42.992 It's nice about that. 00:36:42.992 --> 00:36:44.493 There's always time, you know? 00:36:44.493 --> 00:36:47.663 There's always 00:36:47.747 --> 00:36:49.040 I didn't really think about college. 00:36:49.040 --> 00:36:50.374 Not going to lie until, like, 00:36:50.374 --> 00:36:54.128 maybe my end of my career is, like, it's actually, like, coming up to me. 00:36:54.128 --> 00:36:56.631 It's like, Oh, wow, I'm going to college next year. 00:36:56.631 --> 00:36:57.840 That's crazy. 00:36:57.840 --> 00:36:59.258 I think he's ready for it. 00:36:59.258 --> 00:37:04.680 He was valedictorian of his class, so he is he he's ready for this? 00:37:04.680 --> 00:37:05.431 I think so. 00:37:05.431 --> 00:37:07.016 Oh, he's 00:37:07.016 --> 00:37:08.935 hundreds and hundreds of class and maybe 00:37:08.935 --> 00:37:12.647 like almost 100 around just tech alone, which is awesome. 00:37:12.730 --> 00:37:14.732 I'm planning on doing a few of them. Of course. 00:37:14.732 --> 00:37:16.567 Have fun. 00:37:16.567 --> 00:37:18.277 Study hard. 00:37:18.277 --> 00:37:20.696 Call your aunt 00:37:20.696 --> 00:37:21.280 every once in a while. 00:37:21.280 --> 00:37:23.532 I wrote, Yes, every once in a while. 00:37:23.532 --> 00:37:26.285 And just have a good time. Enjoy it. 00:37:26.285 --> 00:37:27.620 Embrace it. 00:37:27.620 --> 00:37:28.120 Okay. 00:37:28.120 --> 00:37:30.873 Because it got to be weird not having him Yes, we for her. 00:37:30.873 --> 00:37:34.585 My grandma back. Yes, it's be aware her grandma. But 00:37:34.669 --> 00:37:35.795 yeah it'll be 00:37:35.795 --> 00:37:38.798 good Yeah, I call them every once in a while. 00:37:38.839 --> 00:37:39.674 Not too often. 00:37:39.674 --> 00:37:41.592 Not like every day or anything like that, but, like, 00:37:41.592 --> 00:37:43.761 keep in touch off to make sure that everyone's okay. 00:37:43.761 --> 00:37:45.429 I know they're going to make sure I'm okay. 00:37:45.429 --> 00:37:47.390 So I'm like, okay. 00:37:47.390 --> 00:37:51.018 My grandma is like, already planning on calling you every Sunday. 00:37:51.018 --> 00:37:53.604 And I'm like, Okay, that's cool. That's cool. 00:37:53.604 --> 00:37:54.188 Very proud. 00:37:54.188 --> 00:37:57.275 I going to do it without him, her and my uncle. 00:37:57.483 --> 00:37:59.151 I wouldn't be here, honestly. 00:37:59.151 --> 00:38:01.153 So I can't thank them enough. Awesome. 00:38:01.153 --> 00:38:03.739 Super, super duper excited. 00:38:03.739 --> 00:38:07.118 I've been just walking around campus and it's just in all of this. 00:38:07.118 --> 00:38:08.077 Isn't that awesome? 00:38:08.077 --> 00:38:10.079 And I'm just super stoked. 00:38:10.079 --> 00:38:11.038 Super duper stoked. 00:38:11.038 --> 00:38:14.208 I live, my grandmother is my whole life and I again, wouldn't be here 00:38:14.208 --> 00:38:18.754 without them either. So Yup. 00:38:18.838 --> 00:38:23.843 front of that. 00:38:23.926 --> 00:38:27.471 I couldn't be prouder, 00:38:27.555 --> 00:38:29.181 Grandma. 00:38:29.181 --> 00:38:31.642 I'm stuck. 00:38:31.642 --> 00:38:32.184 Actually, it wasn't. 00:38:32.184 --> 00:38:34.020 orange and blue are my favorite colors. 00:38:34.020 --> 00:38:36.272 That works out. 00:38:36.272 --> 00:38:45.614 He Just call me 00:38:45.614 --> 00:38:50.745 and I'll pick up the 00:38:50.828 --> 00:38:52.288 there's going to be a lot lynch dishes 00:38:52.288 --> 00:38:57.126 because he eats, like five times a day at the grocery store down. 00:38:57.251 --> 00:38:58.794 Yeah, that's for sure. 00:38:58.794 --> 00:39:02.840 It's going to be quiet, but instead, we'll miss the friends of 00:39:02.923 --> 00:39:04.467 the friends popping by. 00:39:04.467 --> 00:39:08.512 So, yeah, we're it's a transition that he's ready for. 00:39:08.512 --> 00:39:09.430 We're ready for it. 00:39:09.430 --> 00:39:11.599 But it's going to be it's going to be an adjustment. 00:39:11.599 --> 00:39:13.768 Yeah, that's for sure. 00:39:13.768 --> 00:39:14.810 We are going to miss them. 00:39:14.810 --> 00:39:19.690 It's just that we've got this unity happy about and 00:39:19.774 --> 00:39:24.945 one of our kids, 00:39:25.029 --> 00:39:27.823 I don't even want to think about it, honestly. 00:39:27.823 --> 00:39:29.200 I've held it together pretty good. 00:39:29.200 --> 00:39:31.118 So, Are you going to miss this? 00:39:31.118 --> 00:39:33.579 Can you tell him how? 00:39:33.662 --> 00:39:34.830 Yeah, he. 00:39:34.830 --> 00:39:37.249 He cried a little bit yesterday Appreciate it. 00:39:37.249 --> 00:39:40.169 We all have a good day. 00:39:40.169 --> 00:39:43.047 Sorry. 00:39:43.047 --> 00:39:50.679 So um, that's going to be sad. 00:39:50.805 --> 00:39:53.099 Yeah, and told her he didn't want her to leave. 00:39:53.099 --> 00:39:56.894 And it was a little emotional, wasn't it, buddy? 00:39:56.977 --> 00:39:59.105 Yeah, but we're happy for us. 00:39:59.105 --> 00:40:01.440 And now he says he wants to come here one day. 00:40:01.440 --> 00:40:02.191 Right? 00:40:02.191 --> 00:40:25.756 Didn't you just say that a minute ago? 00:40:25.840 --> 00:40:28.759 We want to make it a positive experience for him. 00:40:28.759 --> 00:40:31.095 And it's hard. 00:40:31.095 --> 00:40:33.597 It's hard. So we're also adapting. 00:40:33.597 --> 00:40:37.184 It's a learning curve and we will be there for each other. 00:40:37.351 --> 00:40:41.522 I think having fun is very important, enjoying all the ups and downs 00:40:41.522 --> 00:40:46.068 and it's not going to be easy, but 00:40:46.152 --> 00:40:50.197 you have to learn how to cope for things and prepare it for the next level. 00:40:50.281 --> 00:41:07.631 So to say. 00:41:07.715 --> 00:41:07.923 Yeah. 00:41:07.923 --> 00:41:17.099 Oh, no, I'm not going to, like, go. 00:41:17.183 --> 00:41:17.391 Yeah. 00:41:17.391 --> 00:41:35.868 Oh, no, I'm not going to, like, go. 00:41:35.910 --> 00:41:38.078 Very, very, very proud of him. 00:41:38.078 --> 00:41:38.746 Yeah. 00:41:38.746 --> 00:41:41.832 And we all will be there for him. Yeah.