Wow. Relocating. What is giving you the sense that staying in Bloomington is unlikely? Is there any chance of relocating nearby, like Indianapolis? I would imagine a larger population center would be a better bet for staying in the area. Indy has a brain-drain problem, but it's still big.
And hey, Louisville, Cincy, Ann Arbor, Chi-town, etc. are still in commuting distance for good friendships. (I think about this a lot, you notice? I think a lot of it is fantasy, but my roots in the Midwest are still deep. I have charted all the places we could live if we were to move back to the area. Beyond friendships, there're also my parents and SB's ailing mother to think of. That said, moving an academic career is like moving a mountain. There's a very large probability that we will be in Abq for the rest of our lives, and that's not a bad choice either.)
the force is with you!orangesophieSeptember 25 2009, 22:23:54 UTC
Heya!! I'm taking a break from work and reading some LJ and Randy happens to be sitting next to me on his computer and lo - I learn that you're finishing your degree and job hunting! How awesome! It also looks like you're going with the flow of life change. I can tell you from experience that when you follow your heart - what you *know* to be true - those big scary life changes become worth it. The key is repeatedly looking inward and being honest with yourself about what you want and what makes you happy. You *know* that Sean makes you happy, so that's your first example. When you find a job that touches that place of happiness that Sean also touches, you've found a job worth moving for. Don't accept less. And please do chat with me about job hunting. I've done a lot and been successful at some. Also, send me your resume! My company has all sorts of good job postings in IT! Much love, Sophie :)
In some respects, it's the silliest time ever to be trying to renew old bonds and establish exciting new ones.
I think not.
One of the things my past travels have told me is that there is never a bad time to make friends. As long as you're not making them with false pretenses, you never know who you're going to see, when and how much. I will always admit that you should spend the bulk of your energy on those who are close to you - emotionally and to a lesser extent in proximity.
Think if you will of people you may have met at Pennsic in previous years. Some of them you may never see but there. But I'm sure there are people you are happy to reconnect with when you do see them.
Well, I suppose I didn't mean to imply that it was a *bad* thing, however strangely timed. And the sentiment is appreciated, that good friends are still good friends even if the time and circumstances are less than ideal.
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And hey, Louisville, Cincy, Ann Arbor, Chi-town, etc. are still in commuting distance for good friendships. (I think about this a lot, you notice? I think a lot of it is fantasy, but my roots in the Midwest are still deep. I have charted all the places we could live if we were to move back to the area. Beyond friendships, there're also my parents and SB's ailing mother to think of. That said, moving an academic career is like moving a mountain. There's a very large probability that we will be in Abq for the rest of our lives, and that's not a bad choice either.)
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I'm taking a break from work and reading some LJ and Randy happens to be sitting next to me on his computer and lo - I learn that you're finishing your degree and job hunting! How awesome! It also looks like you're going with the flow of life change. I can tell you from experience that when you follow your heart - what you *know* to be true - those big scary life changes become worth it. The key is repeatedly looking inward and being honest with yourself about what you want and what makes you happy. You *know* that Sean makes you happy, so that's your first example. When you find a job that touches that place of happiness that Sean also touches, you've found a job worth moving for. Don't accept less. And please do chat with me about job hunting. I've done a lot and been successful at some. Also, send me your resume! My company has all sorts of good job postings in IT! Much love, Sophie :)
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I think not.
One of the things my past travels have told me is that there is never a bad time to make friends. As long as you're not making them with false pretenses, you never know who you're going to see, when and how much. I will always admit that you should spend the bulk of your energy on those who are close to you - emotionally and to a lesser extent in proximity.
Think if you will of people you may have met at Pennsic in previous years. Some of them you may never see but there. But I'm sure there are people you are happy to reconnect with when you do see them.
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Well, I suppose I didn't mean to imply that it was a *bad* thing, however strangely timed. And the sentiment is appreciated, that good friends are still good friends even if the time and circumstances are less than ideal.
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