And I ask myself, well, how did I get here?

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And I ask myself, well, how did I get here?

May 26, 2012 by Christine H.

HELLO DEAR READERS!

I don’t even know where to begin.

I moved! Let’s start there.

Once upon a time, I decided I wanted a change from Austin. So I went on Twitter and asked Twitter who wanted to move to NYC with me. Or anywhere. One of my close Twitter followers said “You should move to Chicago and be my roommate!” Long story short, I did and now I am. The internet is weird and wonderful like that. I may also be a little bit crazy, but we already knew that.

So here I am, not quite in the Windy City, but it’s a quick drive or train ride away. I’m sharing the second floor apartment of an older house that has been converted to two living spaces in downtown Super Cute Suburban Town with the super cool Roommate. I’ve been here six weeks and I am still unemployed (maybe one day I’ll tell you my hilariously awful job interview stories), but I worked my ass off last year and have the savings account to show for it, so I’m not too worried about it, honestly.

I’m reveling in the free time I suddenly have. I’ve been doing a lot of reading, crafting, and some writing. Mostly though, I’ve been thinking. Thinking about life, the universe, friends, goals, what the hell I want to do with my life and how I get there. I found the perfect hike and bike trail that was made for evening walks, chasing the sunset. Sometimes I go on a walk and contemplate deep and meaningful questions, and sometimes I just walk and listen to the birds and smile at the passing joggers. I have no idea what tomorrow may bring–and I’m okay with that. In fact, I kinda like it.

I have loads more to share with you, but all in good time. Okay? Okay.

9 Responses

on May 26, 2012 at 2:52 pm | Reply domestikate

Okay. And I love you.
- on May 26, 2012 at 5:19 pm | Reply Christine H.
  
  I love you too.
on May 27, 2012 at 5:00 am | Reply Sarah Rooftops (@SarahRooftops)

Oh, exciting times! I hope everything keeps falling into place for you.
on May 28, 2012 at 10:21 pm | Reply Kimberly (Reflections of a Book Addict)

So proud of you my friend for taking such an enormous leap of faith like this. Now if you ever want to move to Connecticut, I’ve got a second bedroom with your name on!
- on May 29, 2012 at 5:07 pm | Reply Christine H.
  
  You can’t say stuff like that to me Kim—I will take you up on it. :D
on May 29, 2012 at 4:19 pm | Reply jadoogan

Ok, your roommate sounds like the coolest person ever.
- on May 29, 2012 at 5:07 pm | Reply Christine H.
  
  I know, right?
on August 1, 2012 at 11:14 pm | Reply Lizzy House

I love that you did this. Honestly love. But funny enough, even though I don’t actually still live in Texas, and never lived in Austin, I’m sad you aren’t there… Isn’t that weird?
on August 1, 2012 at 11:21 pm | Reply Lizzy House

Also, anytime anyone quotes The Talking Heads, I’m all in. I was took it so far that I was giving a talk in church, and I quoted this Once in a Lifetime.