Friday, August 14, 2009

Which way is North?...


I feel a little lost these days.

Life feels unfamiliar. Challenging. Looks so different today than a year ago, a month ago, a week ago, really.
  • A year ago I had a car. I'm still trying to figure out how to get things done without one. Its been hard.
  • A month ago I lived in the city. I'm now trying to figure out how to adjust to being in the 'burbs...a totally different lifestyle. Its been hard.
  • A week ago I was in a relationship. I'm now trying to figure out how to be single again. Its been hard.
How do I ground myself so that change doesn't knock me over?

Its about the adjustments...tweaking things here and there...making it work...
  • No car? Embrace life on a bicycle; familiarize myself with the bus routes; get comfy shoes and walk! Plus side: eco-friendly, cheap, healthy
  • New mortgage? Embrace life as a homeowner; cook passionately; sing at the top of my lungs; dance around in my undies; invest sweat equity! Plus side: tax break, investment, YOU OWN A HOME!
  • Newly single? Embrace life as ME; take time for myself; remember the things I love to do and do them; reacquaint with my friends; pick up a new hobby
I miss my car. I miss my carefree life in the city. I miss my ex.

Hello change. Welcome to my life. I embrace you. ...at least, this is what I'm telling myself...



2 comments:

Janet said...

Change IS hard. But you have so much to celebrate. Your determination to embrace the positive is inspiring.

Anonymous said...

hang in there, Susan. you're gonna be fine...