Yes, Change IS constant.
When my daughter was graduating and moving out in the super memorable year of 2020, we agreed that my downsizing to a one-bedroom apartment, *with a sleeper sofa*, made far more sense than staying in a two-bedroom apartment that I wasn't exactly delighted with living. She was, after all, holding aspirations to move across the country if not out of the United States.
However, I didn't have a plan. I moved. That was that... one day at a time, right? Finding my new role as a single, empty-nest working woman pursuing a side gig of fitness.
I continue to be grateful for my first job in Texas, I have been so blessed to find communities focused on fitness, and I still enjoy going to places all around the state. As far as where to call home though, my new chapter expanded outside the city limits. My time living alone had challenges and benefits, and then my boyfriend and I decided to combine households this past summer. So now, this Midwest girl from a small town in Illinois is now calling Lago Vista, Texas her new home. I've learned a lot about myself the past few years and plan to continue to do so while I have been invited to a new community.
The people I have met already are so encouraging and supportive... and frankly, downright welcoming, genuine and all around great friends. With the much longer commute, I needed to find employment closer to home, so even more changes continue!
Still needing to step out of my comfort zone, I trust further growth and development exist. Tomorrow is never known, so you need to take the steps that make you happy today. This moment, and trust yourself.
With a new calendar year approaching already, I have many To-Dos and need to take some time to reflect on the Want-To-Dos. If I have been taught anything in all the paths of my history, it takes faith and patience... and remembering that "Change is Always Constant."
