Moving is Bittersweet
It is so hard to believe that the summer has come to end so rapidly. I really feel that time just seems to fly by faster the older I get; I am not sure if I am the only one who feels this way. Last Friday was my final day at work and I was so sad. I really love working there, especially as the people are amazing and I have learned more than I ever would sitting in a classroom. My coworkers had me rolling on the floor laughing and at the same time crying with their crazy antics that day. First they used packing tape to secure me to my desk chair, then later they locked me in my office. They also surprised me with flowers and a lunch to say thank you for all of my hard work, especially in the Hillside case. It is nice to know that I will always have a job available to me. The larger question is whether or not I truly want to return to Michigan.
That is something that I have been battling with for a long time now. I love this state so much, yet there is so much more that this world has to offer and I do not want to limit myself. While I have the opportunity (ie, young, single, not bound to anything), I want to fly--literally. I am not saying that once any of those factors change that I will not be able to travel or live in various other states and/or countries, but it does become a lot more difficult. Even though I know I would have a job here in Michigan, I truly dislike the current economy (who does like it?) and a poor economy does make life difficult and does limit opportunities. I know that Michigan is not the only state suffering, but it is one of the worst states right now partly because our economy is so dependent upon the automotive and farming industries--both of which are suffering.
I am looking forward to moving to Valparaiso, yet at the same time every time I turn around I see all of the wonderful things/places/people I will be leaving behind. It was nice to spend some time in Ann Arbor this past weekend. I feel like I came full circle per say as I showed a transfer law student the city--imparting all of my wonderful knowledge and insider tips--and then spend some time walking around by myself. Ann Arbor and U of M had a tremendous impact/effect on who I am today. Walking around thinking about everything that happened for the four years there gave me the courage and positive attitude that I will be fine in Valpo--after all, if I can survive U of M, I am ready for anything, right?
I look forward to the new challenges awaiting me, and I know that they will be there. I am excited to meet new people. I am sad that my closest friends will not be able to experience everything with me at this point in my life. This is going to be a tremendous test of my character, endurance, and strength. The world is mine to seize and influence, and rest assured, I know that I will have an influence on the future, but in what capacity is yet to be determined. It is interesting to hear a variety of opinions/predictions of those around me; only time will tell. And I can only hope that the rest of my peers worldwide are ready to face the challenges awaiting us for we are inheriting a world troubled and broken almost to the brink of disaster and ir-repair. However, I think we can all agree on step one: that Americans need to recognize this is a global society and we are not the only ones living in it; therefore, we cannot do everything alone.
That is something that I have been battling with for a long time now. I love this state so much, yet there is so much more that this world has to offer and I do not want to limit myself. While I have the opportunity (ie, young, single, not bound to anything), I want to fly--literally. I am not saying that once any of those factors change that I will not be able to travel or live in various other states and/or countries, but it does become a lot more difficult. Even though I know I would have a job here in Michigan, I truly dislike the current economy (who does like it?) and a poor economy does make life difficult and does limit opportunities. I know that Michigan is not the only state suffering, but it is one of the worst states right now partly because our economy is so dependent upon the automotive and farming industries--both of which are suffering.
I am looking forward to moving to Valparaiso, yet at the same time every time I turn around I see all of the wonderful things/places/people I will be leaving behind. It was nice to spend some time in Ann Arbor this past weekend. I feel like I came full circle per say as I showed a transfer law student the city--imparting all of my wonderful knowledge and insider tips--and then spend some time walking around by myself. Ann Arbor and U of M had a tremendous impact/effect on who I am today. Walking around thinking about everything that happened for the four years there gave me the courage and positive attitude that I will be fine in Valpo--after all, if I can survive U of M, I am ready for anything, right?
I look forward to the new challenges awaiting me, and I know that they will be there. I am excited to meet new people. I am sad that my closest friends will not be able to experience everything with me at this point in my life. This is going to be a tremendous test of my character, endurance, and strength. The world is mine to seize and influence, and rest assured, I know that I will have an influence on the future, but in what capacity is yet to be determined. It is interesting to hear a variety of opinions/predictions of those around me; only time will tell. And I can only hope that the rest of my peers worldwide are ready to face the challenges awaiting us for we are inheriting a world troubled and broken almost to the brink of disaster and ir-repair. However, I think we can all agree on step one: that Americans need to recognize this is a global society and we are not the only ones living in it; therefore, we cannot do everything alone.