Pre Life Altering Move Thoughts

As my time here in California quickly drifts away, I wonder how my life will feel a few days from now. I have exactly 10 days left in SoCal, after which I will fly to San Antonio Texas to visit family for a few days and then finally land in my new home of New York!

I think normally one would feel melancholy, trepidation, anxiety maybe even regret over such a momentous occasion's time coming close, as one part of your life ends and another begins. This is clearly evidenced by the reaction of many people, upon hearing my news, being "are you scared?" and a huge look of concern overcomes their face. I personally think that reaction is a projection of their own anxiety of making such a big life changing decision (obviously- in some cases, not all). To give some perspective on how I feel: I've lived in SoCal my entire 28 years of life, have never traveled beyond the American boarders (expect to Mexico because come on people, when you're in SoCal Mexico is not a foreign country), heck I don't even have a passport!!! (don't hate!) Clearly this paints a picture of a young woman who likes to play it safe, stay within what she knows and what is comfortable and yet I'm about to embark on this adventure. 

I'm incredibly calm and dare I say hopeful for what is to come. The reason for my inner strength is our Heavenly Father. I fully, completely, whole heartedly believe that it is Him who has made this opportunity happen and knowing that clears away any fear, any anxiety about such a move. In fact, in me is building this momentum to find my path in His Kingdom, to grow closer to Him and discover how I can be a light in New York as He so clearly wants me to be. That is why the answer to the question "are you scared?" is always "no, I'm excited!". 

Here's to a new chapter, a new adventure and new food! (hello, I'm an RD. I had to mention food!)

Nina Michelle