In my experience, epic life-changing dreams usually need a kick-start to throw them into action. My decision to move to China was no exception. I could give you dozens of reasons why I want, must, go... but there was a singular catalyst that pushed me out the door.
Loneliness.
By the time the proverbial kick in the pants arrived, I had been in Atlanta for roughly a year. I don't know why, but I just didn't fit in, especially with the similarly-aged x-chromosomes at the office. Atlanta hurt my feelings, I wasn't used to having a hard time making friends. I play well with others.
I could have taken it personally, but rather decided to take advantage of the fact that I had no roots here. It was a sign that it was time. Time to go. My sister put it perfectly: "China, it's spelled GTFO."
I am absolutely certain that I am about to have the time of my life but today my excitement just doesn't dull the pain that I know I'm going to feel when I leave. As it turns out, if you're lonely, just move to Walton on the Chattahoochee and get a job at the Chatt Room and you'll have more friends than you can leave in one piece.
Yes, loneliness was the key that helped turn my dream into a reality but in the end friendship will bring me back home.
Loneliness.
By the time the proverbial kick in the pants arrived, I had been in Atlanta for roughly a year. I don't know why, but I just didn't fit in, especially with the similarly-aged x-chromosomes at the office. Atlanta hurt my feelings, I wasn't used to having a hard time making friends. I play well with others.
I could have taken it personally, but rather decided to take advantage of the fact that I had no roots here. It was a sign that it was time. Time to go. My sister put it perfectly: "China, it's spelled GTFO."
I am absolutely certain that I am about to have the time of my life but today my excitement just doesn't dull the pain that I know I'm going to feel when I leave. As it turns out, if you're lonely, just move to Walton on the Chattahoochee and get a job at the Chatt Room and you'll have more friends than you can leave in one piece.
Yes, loneliness was the key that helped turn my dream into a reality but in the end friendship will bring me back home.
(Pictured above: Constance: Keeper of the Zoe and creator of excellent foodstuffs. Shauna: Shoulder provider and secretkeeper. Derrick: Blogdesigner and maker of the laughter that causes snorts. Chris: He who is my rock in Atlanta and forgiver of great bitchiness.)
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I had that very subject in mind earlier today.
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