Saturday was my four-week anniversary in Colorado. I left Nashville thirty four days ago today. When I left, there were no tears, only the biggest smile EVER on my face! This was the first time that I had ever felt 100% confident in my decision to move anywhere. I am pretty sure that had to do with the fact that this was the first time I had moved solely for myself and my happiness. It was what I wanted.
This past weekend was a little tough. I missed my friends and family so much. When I got off of work on Friday and Saturday night, I had NOTHING to do. If I was in Nashville (or even Warner Robins, GA), I would have had endless options. But here, I had one: Go back to my "couch of the week," pour a glass, which turned into three, of my favorite Riesling, and play Angry Birds in my PJ's. Lame, I know, but it's whatever.
Although I have been feeling homesick and overwhelmed about work, money, relationships, etc., I know that everything will be GREAT and will work itself out for the best. I can go home to visit anytime, and hopefully my family and some friends will come out here soon to visit me as well.
Overall I am pretty impressed with myself and the fact that I made it FOUR WEEKS before feeling this way. In 2007 when I moved to Georgia, I felt like this as Michael and I were pulling out of my parents' driveway. I am pretty sure I cried until we crossed over the TN/GA line...that would be over two hours. When I moved from Georgia back to Tennessee last spring, I missed my friends and my amazing job instantly. And, it was only a couple of days being in Portland, and I was already homesick. So, four weeks is definitely something to be proud of.
I do love Colorado, and I know that this is where I am meant to be (for now, anyway). Who knows what the future holds, but in the meantime, I am going to make the best out of this beautiful landscape, amazing weather, and the friendly people. Hopefully I will survive the winter and make it to see another gorgeous summer in Colorado!!! <3
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