Itchy Feet, Part Two: The Dark Side

I love going to new places. I really do. But there are downsides to moving every few years. Obviously there are always the inconveniences of moving - finding a new place, finding a new job, switching all of your information, closing accounts, opening accounts, etc. But there are some deeper issues as well:

1. Financial - Moving costs a lot. Especially the moves we make, which tend to be across the country.

2. Friends - I am constantly having to make new ones. And I don't make friends easily. It takes me a while to even feel comfortable enough with people just to hang out with them. It takes even longer to find anyone that I truly love as a friend. Since high school ten years ago, I've had two. And I left both of them around a year after we really started being good friends.

3. Jobs - While sometimes we move somewhere in order to get new jobs, I feel like I am always starting at the bottom, again. You can't build up a strong record at your job when you keep leaving it after just a few years.

4. Church - I hate looking for a church. You have to go and meet new people, all who really try to be friendly and open, and who should. But refer to my number 2. Also, finding a church where you can really feel comfortable gets harder and harder the more Bible and theology classes  your husband has had.

5. Starting Over - This kind of applies to all areas. While it can be a good thing in some ways, it is also really hard. You have to prove yourself over and over again. You have to show people who you are. You have to be vulnerable with  new acquaintances. It's a hard position to be in so frequently.

So there you have it. Before you decide to start hopping around the country, take a minute to decide if it is really worth it.

Hello Again!

Well, folks, it has been a while.

Here are just a few things I've been up to:

Full-time job: Yes, I finally got a permanent one. What can I say? It seems money is necessary for living.

Out-patient surgery: It went fine. The coolest part was the post-op appointment where I got to see pictures of my insides... pretty nifty.

Trip to PA: It was GREAT to see my brother, sister-in-law, and two little nephews. Also, I got to see my grandmas and all of my aunts and uncles, except one. I did not, however, see any of my cousins, which was sad.

First trip to the dentist in 11 years: NO CAVITIES!!!

Job applications: Josh and I are looking to move yet again. I've been spending pretty much every free minute looking for jobs for him to apply to, plus filling out a few applications myself. 

Cleaning house: Luna is shedding and tracking in mud... every single day. Speaking of pets, Tink has had a couple of feral episodes lately. During one, he was running across the back of the couch, and landed on Josh's head. He gashed his scalp open pretty badly.

Ben's graduation: Yay for Ben! Yay for my parents, who managed to get all four of us through high school.

So, that has been my life lately. I'll be trying to write a bit more frequently from now on, but you know how life goes...