In a few short days I will have been in Memphis for a year. It feels like I just got here and like I’ve been here my whole life. I have never, not even for a moment, doubted that moving here was the best decision I’ve ever made. Here is a list of superficial & existential changes this move has afforded me:
-paid off 3 credit cards to date
-got a raise
-found my confidence
-lost weight
-quit smoking
-learn(ing) how to cook
-learn(ing) how to handle my finances
-fell in love with independence
-learned to trust my instincts
-strengthened my self control
-learned to objectively see my family for who they are
This and so much more. I am thankful every single day that this is my life. For a while I was terrified that something bad was going to happen to balance out how wonderful things have been. I’ve since learned to have complete faith in God, that just because something good happened doesn’t mean something bad will and that if I continue to put him first in my life and try my hardest to be a good person- the good things will keep on coming.
Plans for the future:
-I’m waiting for the third Saturday of the month so I could take an orientation class at the local animal shelter. I want to walk the dogs waiting to be adopted like I did in LA. (Not too sure what I need to be ‘taught’ at orientation but whatev’s)
-I’ve been applying my ass off for scholarships so I can go back to college and get my bachelors. Don’t ask, ‘In what?’ because I do not know yet. Still waiting for God to point me in the right direction. I applied to a scholarship where I had to submit 10 pages of poems, not 10 poems but 10 pages worth. I think I had 15? I won’t hear back until August.
-I’ve begun setting aside cash for my tattoo & camera fund. This is the first time I’ve been financially able to do this. Yay!
So anywhoo…. this is me a year later, elated & blessed. <3
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