What would you attempt if you knew you would not fail?
Tuesday, June 1, 2010 at 12:36AM Wow, it’s done! I moved out of NYC today!
I can’t believe it. I’m giddy with excitement and anticipation (even as I sit here typing from my old bedroom at my father’s house)! Yes, I know. I’m a grown woman who just gave up her NYC apartment and technically lives with her dad right now. Pure comedy. It should really go over well when I meet a guy. I can either say I live at home with my dad, or I’m homeless* (both technically true statements). I’m quite the catch if I do say so myself. Hilarious.
I can confidently say I never thought this day would come; but this pit stop represents a new beginning; a new chapter; a whole new life. I keep wondering if I’ll ever start feeling scared or nervous. When will that day come? Will that day come? I think as long as I keep listening to my heart and following my heart, everything will be OK.
This isn’t my first reinvention. I was thrown a very life-altering curve ball back when I lived in CT over 5 years ago. Sometimes life isn’t fair. We’ve all learned that lesson at some point or another. Some people are just given a harder “lesson plan” than others. We’ll never know why – maybe because we’re stubborn. As awful as that experience was, it was the best thing to ever happen to me. I know it sounds crazy, and if you knew the details it would sound crazier, but it’s the truth. I surfaced with this unwavering sense of optimism, passion and fire for life. I was going to make every second count. Life is way to fragile and the rug can be swept out from under you at any time. I will never forget that and I will never take a second of my life for granted. I was reminded of that again a few years ago when someone I was once extremely close with had a traumatic accident. His life tragically changed within seconds.
I was extremely “lucky” to have this new chance at life. So,
girlreinvented –Take 1: I had always wanted to live in NYC, so as soon as the storm cleared, I did it. I wanted to experience real New York City life. I have loved every single solitary second of my life in New York. I had an amazing time. I made sure of it. I lived in New York City. I loved NYC – but I’m not still “in love” with NYC. It’s time for a new chapter. My heart is leading me somewhere else – just not positive “where” yet. Who knows, maybe I’ll miss her and want to go back?! Maybe my heart will lead me to California and I'll stay. Kind of fun not knowing.
girlreinvented – Take 2: (insert text here – this time I’m documenting my journey)
*I’m not mocking the homeless. I “choose” to be homeless this summer – I know that’s much different – still sounds funny though.
Reader Comments (3)
As long as this guy you may meet doesn't live with his mother you should be ok for the summer :-)
Does this mean you're back on Summit st. ???
OMG, you're both hilarious.