It's funny really...the places life takes us. One of my least favorite questions to be asked in an interview, or in any situation for that matter, is,"where do you see yourself in five years?" Because I can tell you that my answer five years ago would be so far off the mark from where I am today. Now I know the purpose of the question isn't to get me to predict the future or anything like that...more of a where would I like to be and what would I like to be doing sort of thing. And I get that I guess. But I really think life is too short to try to plan it so far in advance...and this coming from a person who loves to plan! So it's always something I struggle to answer...do I simply make up a career path I could see myself possibly following or am I honest and say that I don't really want to know what the future holds?
Two years ago I would have never predicted that I would be unemployed and eventually headed back to Texas. And one year ago I never thought I would find myself in the place I'm in now...packing up and moving, yet again, this time back to the Big D (Dallas, not Denver). Crazy right? Maybe my nickname should be the nomad or something. But what's life without a little adventure and change of scenery?
I have to say that the decision to leave Austin after such a short amount of time here was really difficult. I have made some incredible friends, worked with some fabulous people, and won't be able to replace Wednesday trivia nights even if I tried. But I was given an opportunity that I felt I just couldn't pass up at this point in my life. And it may seem like a crazy big risk to be taking right now...uprooting my life, moving back to a city I voluntarily left three years ago, and taking a job in a field where I have absolutely no experience...but it just feels right. I prayed and prayed about what to do and where to go...and I was really conflicted for a few days...all it really came down to was following my heart. Not such an easy thing to do sometimes...especially when you're the one usually making the logical decisions and following your head over your heart.
So here I am...sitting at home blogging when I should probably be packing...or at least organizing to pack...on the cusp of a new beginning down another path. I'd be lying if I said I wasn't excited for this new adventure, but also a little sad to be leaving Austin (and the wonderful people here) behind. But like Denver, I know I can always come back to visit this place I once called home.
Maybe 2011 is the year of new adventures...only time will tell! So for now I'm going to let the future unfold one day at a time...and sit back and enjoy the ride!
