Starting over in a new place can be both terrifying and exhilarating. I’ve done it four times in the past and this weekend makes a fifth. For four years, I have worked as a Public Defender in Eastern Kentucky. To say it has been a life changing experience would be an understatement. I am not the person I was when I moved here in 2015. As time has gone on, however, Eastern Kentucky started to feel less and less like home. My job, which I used to wake up every day so excited for had begun to wear me down and leave me emotionally exhausted. I’m so excited to say that I will be making a very exciting shift in my career later this month. I will be working as a policy analyst for the Council of State Governments.
This month is going to be so busy between packing, finding a new place to live, actually moving and getting started at the new job. Hopefully Remington will transition to a more urban living situation well. Hopefully, I will be able to provide you with some looks at the packing process and along with any tips and tricks I’ve developed. These tips and tricks are courtesy of some true moving fails in the past.
Twenty-nine has truly been a completely extraordinary year and I’ve still got a few months left. I have been trying to use this year to thrive and truly believe that I’m succeeding. It is amazing what you can will into creation by sheer force of will. I have visited friends I haven’t seen in years. On a whim, I went to Pittsburgh to see one of my favorite musicians in concert. I have forced myself outside of my comfort zone. I have worked hard to align my goals and priorities with what I am doing on a day to day basis.
Figuring out my new city will be exciting. I usually try to find a good local coffeeshop first thing. I like to have somewhere to go get work done outside of the house. Thirty years old is fast approaching and I definitely need to make some changes to my habits. What better way than a complete overhaul and edit of my life. With that in mind, I am in the hunt for a barre/yoga studio. I will also be joining local WW meetings to hold myself more accountable on healthy eating.
Starting over is a bit terrifying. There are some friends that I will be so sad to say goodbye to, particularly my Rotary Club family. However, I won’t be too far away and will absolutely be staying in touch. In the end, moving on was the right decision for me at the right time. I’m so excited to have the chance to take advantage of this opportunity. Cheers to new adventures!
