Almost a year ago (August 1st to be exact) I loaded up my car, my pup, my Mom and we headed out West. Gosh....it has been almost a year. Insane. To think when I set out on this adventure I had very little planned. I had a place to live (that I had never seen in person), a roommate (whom I had never met), and no job. I was moving across the country knowing one person (Jake) in a city I had visited only a couple times. Yes...looking back...seems kinda crazy, huh? I was leaving a job I LOVED, friends and family who were and are amazing...all for an adventure and leap of faith. I had every intention of moving back to Georgia after 1 year. But again...there was never a set plan and there continues to not be...for the first time in my life...I have no clue about the future and there are a lot of unknowns...and for the most part...I am OK with this :)
I have learned so much in this year....and that was part of the idea. Continue growing, continue learning, continue changing and evolving...I was kinda in a rut in Atlanta and I have definitely gotten out of my comfort zone out here and grown a lot as an individual.
I've learned overall...I am a pretty happy person. I create my mood and put myself in environments and situations that are positive and that I enjoy. I rarely wake up "on the wrong side of the bed". I have learned that sunshine, water, and fresh air are about all I need to make me feel relaxed and content. I have learned I cherish and relish in my alone time. I am independent. I have learned it's not about the quantity of friends you have...but the quality. I have learned some friendships will end...with time, with distance, with life changes, and that is ok. Cherish the memories and look back fondly...but move on wishing the other nothing but the best. I have learned I have an amazing family...which I always knew...but I appreciate them so much more now that I don't see them as often. I have learned that my sense of humor is my best quality...along with my generous and big heart. I really like who I have become as an adult and how I treat those I love. I have learned I have high expectations for others which sometimes can let me down. However, I have also learned to cut people some slack. I have learned most people do the best they can and you have to accept that. I have learned that while I love the South, Georgia, and my roots...there are several things, beliefs, and viewpoints prevalent in the South that I whole heartedly don't agree with. I have learned I am very open minded.
I have learned that you have to let people in. Trust people. Open up. I am learning to become a better listener. I have learned at the end of the day...no matter if you have a husband, boyfriend, or best friend...you need to rely on yourself first and foremost. I have learned that I am smarter than I ever used to give myself credit for as a teenager and someone in her early twenties. I have learned I am very level headed. I have learned that I am still one to hold a grudge...still working on this....
I have learned the grass is NOT always greener on the other side...be happy with what you have and where you are. I have learned time goes by so quickly and to try and appreciate every day and new experience...big or small.
I have learned I can do anything for a year...if I am happy it will fly by so fast and I just might make plans to stay a little longer :) I have learned I love to travel. Staying in the same place for too long makes me anxious...I constantly want to see and explore more places.
I have learned that at 27 (almost 28) my life is no where I imagined it would be when I was younger...and I have learned that is the best surprise yet.
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