no update is an update

ok so it's a been a month since i arrived in LA & imagine that- i have yet to update my blog. so to all my fans (what up, mom?!) i apologize for my absence, but i'm baaack!

this month has already been a whirlwind of new experiences, emotions, quite a bit of soul searching & general self reflection. i finally realized the reason i haven't posted any updates is because i feel i don't have much to show for my "brave" move yet. since i announced i was moving out here, i feel i've often had to defend my decision and needed all these incredible stories or accomplishments to feel justified. but i don't. i'm letting myself off the hook & allowing things to happen when they're supposed to.

yes, this is a difficult move. i often feel lonely & even a little lost at times.  but even in this first month where i still don't know many people, i haven't found "the job", & have no idea what the future holds…  i could easily & understandably freak out. i haven't though. yes, i miss my family & friends beyond measure but i still feel this crazy sense of peace that this is right & incredible things are to come.  that could be next month, 6 months from now or even longer. we'll see. until then i'm just going to continue taking this one day at a time & enjoy everything in the process.

after all, i have a lot of time to enjoy the beautiful scenery… cause did you know traffic sucks here?

xo

LA? really?

the first post of a blog sure comes with a lot of pressure- so let's just ignore that & jump into it.

i'm 29 years old, just quit the most fantastic job, sold my house, held a garage sale for all my personal belongings and am moving to los angeles, california. crazy huh? i know. let's dig in a little more...

this is something i've pictured in some capacity since i was in high school. sometimes it was because i wanted to be a professional dancer or an actress, most of the time it was just the background scenery of all my daydreams, but regardless it was always present. i pictured the hustle & bustle of the city, i pictured the ocean & the mountains, i pictured taking dance class at fantastic studios just down the street... i just saw myself there. i don't know yet what i'm meant to do- but i truly believe something that's been on my heart this long is there for a reason.

so i'm taking a huge leap of faith.

tomorrow, along with my best friend cari, i will be making the long road trip across the country with what's left of my things & start my new life. we'll be making fun stops along the way & surely encounter many laugh worthy stories. so follow along or check back occasionally if you please; i'll do my best to keep you entertained.

i know this change won't be easy- i'll have good days & bad days. i'm excited to celebrate the good with you & will definitely appreciate your support & encouragement during the bad. 

& though i've had an outpouring of wonderfully encouraging words & support from so many of you already, it's inevitable that this conversation always takes place. "really? LA? don't you know the traffic is horrible?" to which i respond....

yes, i know the traffic is bad. ;)

here we go!