what will my time of reflection reveal?
My Brooklyn getaway starts on Monday. This trip was not planned for months and months like trips of this length were. It was a gift from above from someone who knew I needed this badly.. A little over a month ago, I called my brother to wish him a happy birthday and we started catching up. It turned out that his roommate and best friend had to leave before his lease was up for some medical classes back in Miami and that he had an extra room, rent-free till August. I jumped at the opportunity and next thing I know, I'm spending 6 six weeks away from it all.
People who know what my life entails these days might think, 'away from it all? C'mon your life's not that stressful' and the truth is that even with a full time class load of masters classes and a part time job, it probably isn't (except no, going to work and school at the same time isn't a piece of cake). Nevertheless, I've grown tired of the day-to-day rut and wanted a change of pace. I'm a creature of habit but not a habitual creature. I have routines, but I try take incorporate spontaneity too. So a chance to explore NYC and the vicinity became a shining star to propel me through last part the semester.
For most people I know, time away like this from their loved ones would be difficult and might even prove to be too much. I will miss my friends and family but in an odd way I feel like I've been conditioned for this by now. In the past couple of months, certain difficult situations are making this leave of absence a piece of cake. Close friendships became distant, disappointments dispelled naiveties, and one leech of a job that takes up most of my boyfriend's job anyway means this will be a cinch. .
NO SLEEP TILL BROOKLYN!
This was truly a pleasant read. I'm happy that you'll be able to express yourself and get to see more of the country. It'll be an adventure for you and you can really just let go and have some serious breathing room. I'm happy this opportunity presented itself and God had blessed you with this. I love you, and I expect to see a new Jen when you get back. No more anxiety, no more sleepless nights, just a new, refreshed Jen. I love you. <3
ReplyDeleteWow... this seems like a great opportunity for you... definitely a grand present from the higher being.
ReplyDeleteWhat's best of all is that you're leaving without any doubts... regrets... worries... which will mean that you should have a great time and be free to do what you feel and what you want without limitations.
I hope you have a great time Jenny! And that this opportunity will serve as a further footstep into life just as your experience in Japan was!
Oh... and I really like that picture of the reflection... thought it was a picture of you for a second... and I was like... whow... what an amazing shot... heh heh...
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