One Year Later

Drew, Jenni, myself and Katie
My Nashville peoples :)

One year ago today, I moved from Nashville, TN to Anaheim Hills, CA.

Culture shock.

A year later, there are things that I am still getting used to: freeway drivers, u-turns, constant traffic, etc etc. Although the people aren't seemingly as hospitable as they are in the South, they are every bit as nice. Granted, don't ask to be let over in a lane, and don't apologize for being in someones way in the grocery store...things I took for granted in Tennessee. :)

A year ago I was unraveled. I was knee deep in drastic changes in my life, and added to that was leaving everything I'd known to move to a place I'd never been. I was leaving friends who are so dear to me, friends who had stood by me when no one else would. I was leaving my family, who although they were just a few hours away, gone was the convenience of visiting whenever I wanted.

So I took a deep breath, and boarded a plane.

And I've not once looked back.

Oh, I miss Kentucky. I miss Tennessee. Maybe one day I'll live there again. But I was, and am, determined to live my life to the fullest. And in this moment, it's here, in California. I've gotten to know some incredible people who were so obviously put in my life for redeeming what was stolen to me. Dear, sweet "California best friends" who have been a continual lifesaver. Courtney is from Oklahoma, and I believe God brought us together just so we would have someone to relate to! He's awesome like that.

Dani, myself and Courtney
Cali friends :)

So one year later, I'm a better person. And I would relive the past year again and again if its to learn the lessons that I have.

So take a deep breath, and choose the path less traveled...you'll be a better person for it.

2 comments:

So here I am at work, taking a small break to catch up on my blogs & I find myself crying when I read your blog, gah! :)

You have been such a blessing in my life. Honestly, I don't know how I would have made it if I hadn't met you and Dani. You are such a sweetheart and I love you dearly!

2:14 PM  

Oh my!! Thank you girl. Like I've said before...God knew we needed one another. I feel the same way about you! Love you!!

11:43 AM  

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