I have been living in NY for a total of 2+ years now and each of my experiences has been so unique and what is amazing to me, is to think of how much I've changed over the course of those years. I think of where I was in 2006 and I never imagined that I would be where I am today. As I have maintained friends, made new ones and lost a few along the way, I have lived my life to the fullest. Recently a dear friend of mine, made the most amazing life decision and accomplishment and moved away from the city. It was a proud moment for me as a long-standing friend, but also a moment filled with loss and I knew that they would be moving away.
Transition always presents such a conundrum, but I continue to welcome it. Without it, I wouldn't be right here, at this very moment, writing this blog entry. I sometimes try to imagine what my life would be like, had I stayed in Orlando. I shiver at the thought that I'd be working a mundane job somewhere, making 11 bucks and hour and doing the same thing I had done my entire life --bored and lost.
NYC has made me feel alive. I have genuinely realized the American Dream and I believe now, more than ever that anyone can achieve anything they dream is possible. No one said it would be easy --they just said it was possible.
Lately, I've been feeling like its time for something new...time for a change. I'm not sure what it will bring, but I'm looking for a change. I want to feel inspired, motivated and excited again. The city has a way of draining the life out of its people, but I'm not giving up without a fight.
I'm feeling the winds of change and welcoming it with open arms.
