1 year ago yesterday...
...I leapt.
The last year has been really great in many ways, and really bad in others. Many things happened just as I wanted them to (apartment, car, family, friends), and one glaring thing has NOT happened at ALL like I wanted to (WTF do I have to do to get a damned full time job here, FFS? I'm going to have to go into to this in more depth in another post, but DAMN).
For the most part, I'm happy with my decision to move back to GR. Notwithstanding a few pangs here and there, I don't really miss Chicago too much (aside from my friends there, of course). Relearning my hometown has been really great. I've managed not to fall back into any ruts (for the most part), and I've really enjoyed seeking out new places and people while still loving my old ones.
So I've spent the last year in a constant state of reevaluation. I've faced some major fears. I've reconnected with old friends, made new friends, and lost touch, to some extent, with some friends. I've loved being able to be so close to my family. I've had some amazing highs and lows. And I still have to believe that, despite some major things not going my way, coming home was the right decision for me.
So, universe, how about slotting that last main piece into place? I've been patient, worked hard, and stuck with my decisions. Pay. Up.
The last year has been really great in many ways, and really bad in others. Many things happened just as I wanted them to (apartment, car, family, friends), and one glaring thing has NOT happened at ALL like I wanted to (WTF do I have to do to get a damned full time job here, FFS? I'm going to have to go into to this in more depth in another post, but DAMN).
For the most part, I'm happy with my decision to move back to GR. Notwithstanding a few pangs here and there, I don't really miss Chicago too much (aside from my friends there, of course). Relearning my hometown has been really great. I've managed not to fall back into any ruts (for the most part), and I've really enjoyed seeking out new places and people while still loving my old ones.
So I've spent the last year in a constant state of reevaluation. I've faced some major fears. I've reconnected with old friends, made new friends, and lost touch, to some extent, with some friends. I've loved being able to be so close to my family. I've had some amazing highs and lows. And I still have to believe that, despite some major things not going my way, coming home was the right decision for me.
So, universe, how about slotting that last main piece into place? I've been patient, worked hard, and stuck with my decisions. Pay. Up.