Moving On With It All

The move ahead for me is not just to another location, it's about moving on with my life.

After an amazing busy day, I find myself wide awake at 2:00 a.m. packing and organizing my belongings for the move to Waukesha. It was official today when I received a call from my new landlord that everything is ready for me to move in.

I received the call with joy while releasing a deep breath that held the last bit of hope I had to stay in Madison. I'm moving back into familiar territory, close to my childhood friends, family and two prospective employment areas.

Moving away from Madison means leaving things I love and cherish behind me. Like my favorite running trail, my small efficiency I call home, my college friends, the freedom to ride my bicycle without looking like a weirdo, restaurants that know my name, and most importantly my college love, Beau.

It's hard to leave my best friend and partner. It was actually the only thing that really kept me grounded to stay in Madison. After much contemplation and prayer I believe it's not in God's timing for us to be together right now in life. I have things I need to experience and so does he.

So I'm going to ride my life out and just let things be whatever they shall amount to.

Uncertainty is Certain

It's soon time for me to turn the page on this college chapter of my life and move on to the next. It seems that everyday a new opportunity comes my way and right now I feel excited and very uncertain.

Madison, Wisconsin has been an amazing community that has allowed for me to grow, learn, become independent, and my education has laid a foundation for me to spring into the world. The only thing is Madison won't be the area I spring into a career. I haven't landing a full-time job, so I will be moving back into my hometown area. I currently have a job as a freelance writer for the website http://www.townme.com/madison-wi which can travel with me. I am going to continue the job hunting game and live in a more affordable area with a roomie or two.

Now the living arrangement is where it all gets complicated. I have 5 options and all have pros and cons. So I'm giving it to God and looking forward to the future. I'm a little uneasy about change, but I know good things are ahead.

Anxious, Anger and Afraid the 3 A's to Avoid

My mom is my inner voice during times of need or change. Her words have not only echoed in my life, but in the lives of those who have seeked me for guidance. I've told many women this quote from my mother. It's something that has inspired me and allowed for me to make positive change.

"God doesn't want these 3 A's in your life: anxiousness, anger, and being afraid. If you feel either of these give it to God and realize that these are things that are not healthy and good for you."

So whenever I feel afraid, angry or anxious in a situation and I'm not in a stubborn mood :); I realize that this is not what God wants in my life and I make positive change.