Here & Now
I have now been living in Michigan for 15 months. I am no longer “new” to the area. I can no longer use that as an excuse for not being more settled. My decision to move up here was based on a number of things, but ultimately, I knew that MI would never be a permanent decision. Maybe, just knowing that this was only a stepping stone, I subconsciously haven’t taken the time to really invest in a whole lot around here. Friends, community, church…
Yes- I have friends here. But not the kind that I would feel comfortable calling at 2am with a problem. The great search continues…
Yes- I go to church. I have visited quite a few, and finally found one that works. But its big and somewhat impersonal. And to be honest, its hard to find a small group that works. I’m not a College & Career kinda girl, and the Newly Married class doesn’t fit either.
And Yes- I have participated in community events. I’ve done fireworks, fall festivals, and picnics in local parks. In a perfect world I would find free craft classes or join in on a local singles event. But… The schedule I keep makes that exceptionally difficult. (more excuses) And all of those said community events are only so fun by yourself. I prefer team sports.
Truth be told, I made the conscious decision to move up here. Its been a decision that has taken me WAY out of my comfort zone. But I am coming to the realization that life isn’t always about being comfortable. Its the uncomfortable parts that make you better, stronger.
I am very guilty of always looking toward the future. Meanwhile, the present flies right by. I don’t want to think of the things that I have missed during all of my forward thinking. Its time that I put more focus on the here and now. Maybe I’ll carve a pumpkin tonight…
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