It’s Not Goodbye…It’s See You Later!

By Shawn in : Diatribes // May 28 2010

Normally I leave this site/blog to the professional, “hey look what Shawn is doing now” sort of articles…but let me expound on my personal life for a moment.

As you may know, I got a new job in Las Vegas and 28 hours from now, I will begin my 3,000 mile pilgrimage from Boston to Sin City.

I wanted to make sure I could see everybody before I left…and usually, I would make the drive to everybody individually to do so. This time?  There was no time to do that.

So I decided to throw two “get togethers”, one with my friends and family in Boston, and one with my former co-workers and friends in Rhode Island. Honestly, this is likely the first time more than 3 people have come together to celebrate with me since since my 5th birthday at Prince “Leaning Tower of” Pizza in Saugus, Massachusetts. But I digress.

I normally don’t throw things like this. I stay home or do something really low-key for birthdays. For some reason I feel guilty asking people to come out to hang with me. For instance, whenever I visit home (when I live “abroad”), I end up renting a car and driving 1,500 miles over the course of a weekend to see everyone. Don’t know why, I just do.

So…via Facebook…I invited everyone I could think of. Now, in doing so, I was expecting a fraction of a percent to show up.

Wow was I wrong.

Both in Boston and Rhode Island, over two dozen people that I love made the trip to see me and hang out with me. Many friends of mine who had never met the person next to them, all talking to each other and having a great time.

There were laughs, some tears (although they were strictly forbidden), and more laughs again. I got a few cards. And in a recent tweet I mentioned that a pair of underwear of mine completely tore by pulling a hanging thread…so someone (Shaina) bought me two pair of boxer briefs! YES!

Honest to God, I cannot describe how blessed I am to have the family and friends I have. I have never felt more loved and appreciated more than I have over the past two days. Thank you to EVERYONE who made it, thank you to EVERYONE who wanted to make it but couldn’t. I am dumbfounded by the group of people I saw over the past two nights. Thank you.

So, now I say “see you later” to New England. This time next week, I will be moving into a new apartment in Las Vegas and beginning a month long diet to get into fighting shape!

Farewell…and I love you.

About the Author

Shawn has written 15 articles for ShawnTempesta.com.

Shawn is an Emmy award-nominated television & radio personality in Las Vegas, Nevada. You can watch Shawn on "The Morning Blend" weekday mornings at 9am on ABC 13 (KTNV-TV / Las Vegas), and weekends on Mix 94.1 (KMXB-FM / Las Vegas).