Time to say goodbye
The day has finally come, I can now say that I am a doctor!! Now as the celebration is dying down it is really setting in that it is time to say goodbye to California, and my friends. This is the hard part. I don't think I will ever live in California again, but that doesn't mean I didn't have a great time here.
When I first moved down here I was alone, single, young, and pretty unsure of myself. I told myself to say "yes" to everything, to get out and meet people and try new things. I used to have a hard time doing things by myself, even little things like going to the mall, I would get such bad anxiety; so coming here was really about me stepping out of my box, my comfort zone, and trying new things. It was about change, metamorphosis, leaving the rocky past behind, living life for ME, and discovering who I truly was and what makes me happy.
So many firsts: salsa dancing, rock climbing, hiking, blogging, volleyball leagues, church groups and finally becoming comfortable being alone. I have met life long friends not to mention my great boyfriend here :)!! I have seen endless days of sunshine, endured crazy traffic, met too many people that work on computers, hiked to the highest point in the area, tried new foods, tasted too much wine ;), and danced WAY too much!! I have figured out the things that make me happy, that make me feel like me: sun (but not too much), RAIN- I love the rain, dancing salsa, having a group of close friends around me, drinking wine, trying new foods, being fit, fresh organic food, fresh clean water, chocolate, and hiking-not only for the body but for my mind. I have learned that I think I would die if I had to commute to work longer than 15-20 min, I have learned that I feel so much better if I take time for my mind/spirit by praying, meditating, yoga, hiking, or doing something in nature. I have learned that I can do things alone without worrying about what anyone else is thinking of me. I have learned that I can commit to things and finish them, and I have learned that I LOVE being a chiropractor and helping people!
Life changing, are the only words I can use to describe this experience! And its hard to believe that it is over, my bags are packed, my car stuffed, so it really is time to say goodbye. So long California, thank you for helping me find myself, and thank you for all the great memories! I'll be back, not sure when, but someday!
When I first moved down here I was alone, single, young, and pretty unsure of myself. I told myself to say "yes" to everything, to get out and meet people and try new things. I used to have a hard time doing things by myself, even little things like going to the mall, I would get such bad anxiety; so coming here was really about me stepping out of my box, my comfort zone, and trying new things. It was about change, metamorphosis, leaving the rocky past behind, living life for ME, and discovering who I truly was and what makes me happy.
So many firsts: salsa dancing, rock climbing, hiking, blogging, volleyball leagues, church groups and finally becoming comfortable being alone. I have met life long friends not to mention my great boyfriend here :)!! I have seen endless days of sunshine, endured crazy traffic, met too many people that work on computers, hiked to the highest point in the area, tried new foods, tasted too much wine ;), and danced WAY too much!! I have figured out the things that make me happy, that make me feel like me: sun (but not too much), RAIN- I love the rain, dancing salsa, having a group of close friends around me, drinking wine, trying new foods, being fit, fresh organic food, fresh clean water, chocolate, and hiking-not only for the body but for my mind. I have learned that I think I would die if I had to commute to work longer than 15-20 min, I have learned that I feel so much better if I take time for my mind/spirit by praying, meditating, yoga, hiking, or doing something in nature. I have learned that I can do things alone without worrying about what anyone else is thinking of me. I have learned that I can commit to things and finish them, and I have learned that I LOVE being a chiropractor and helping people!
Life changing, are the only words I can use to describe this experience! And its hard to believe that it is over, my bags are packed, my car stuffed, so it really is time to say goodbye. So long California, thank you for helping me find myself, and thank you for all the great memories! I'll be back, not sure when, but someday!
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