Missing Home

    I haven’t really though much this semester about being away from home. I was experiencing homesickness much earlier in the semester but putting all of my energy into Beauty and the Beast made it easy to forget that I was missing my family. I don’t think I have even had a free moment to think about the fact that I have been gone for almost twelve weeks.


    I told my mom a few weeks ago that this semester had been so much easier because I wasn’t as homesick as last year. Unfortunately, this week, it hit me like a wall. I miss being home in my kitchen, which always smells like cinnamon sticks and apples, or cuddling up on the couch with my family to watch Marvel movies or the Mandolorian. I really miss my dog. My mom actually surprised me in my Halloween care package with a pillow that had Gracie’s picture on it. It now sits on my bed every day. I miss getting to cuddle with her on the couch in the mornings and driving up to our favorite walking trail and go for an adventure.


    I also really miss my parents, brother and, Nanna. I wrote about them before in my blog post on homesickness at the start of the semester. My parents are my favorite people in the world and spending time with them makes me so happy. It was a blessing that they got to see Beauty and the Beast and, I am getting more and more excited for them to come see Holiday. However, being with them at home is so much better. Once the first weekend of Holiday is over, my parents and I are going to drive back to Maryland together. Then I will get to see my Nanna and my brother, too! I know it is only for a week, but I think I really need them right now and spending time with them will give me the boost I need for the rest of this semester.

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  1. HallieNovember 10, 2021 at 12:32 PM

    Hey Emily! I understand where you're coming from. I usually don't get homesick until closer to Thanksgiving break. I'm so preoccupied with other things that it keeps me busy to where I don't think about it. Hopefully your time at home will give you that extra push you need to finish out the semester strong!

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  2. Olivia GierkeNovember 10, 2021 at 11:58 PM

    I am also missing my family so much, and I can’t imagine having them as far away as Maryland. I know how much your family means to you, and I am excited they finally get to see you perform…and as the ANGEL! I just know they’re going to love it so much!

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  3. Joel SignorDecember 8, 2021 at 10:03 PM

    Hi, Emily! We love and miss you, too, but are also impressed with how you have grown into an independent woman pursuing the field that you love. We are excited to see you continue to perform at ONU and in your professional career. Love you! Dad and Mom

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