Free as a Bird

Life is crazy fun right now, and I love it!  I'm stepping out into a new life adventure with my career by becoming a travel RD :)  There are a plethora of emotions, yet I'm nervous because things are somewhat unknown and I don't know how it will all go as I leave everything that's familiar.  Praise God that I adapt to change pretty well.  Then there's the fact that I'm obviously excited, because the job is something new and I think I'm going to like it a lot!  If nothing else, it will stretch me and make me better. 

 

Why be a travel RD?

I think above all reasons it's the timing.  I'm literally free as a bird!  The only thing holding me back would be myself.  I'm not married, I don't have a boyfriend at the moment, I don't have kids, I don't have a house, and I don't even have a pet (much to the astonishment of one of the Techs of the hospital I used to work for, ha!)!  It's just me and God, and He's got me.

 

"So, we're just going to become friends and then you're going to leave?" 

The surface level answer is yes; The underlying, important answer is, of course, no.  That all went down when I told a new friend about my new job.  Not to worry, I'll be back in town in three months time because I hope to make the city I currently live in my home-base for stability and to still see family and friends.

I definitely plan on seeing that friend again when I'm back in town but, like any friend, keeping tabs on each other while I'm gone would be nice.  If each of us makes an effort to keep the friendship then there's no doubt but, even still, it's okay.  I say that for different reasons.  One being that I feel as though you meet people for a reason whether small, like watching a basketball game together to cheer on your team or profound, like sharing your life story with someone when you first meet.  Maybe they're supposed to tell you something at just the right time when you are receptive.  A good example of this is when a guy told me, flat out, not to run at night for safety reasons and you know what?  I now drive somewhere where it is very safe if I want to run at night.  My family has suggested not to run at night to me before but when he said it, it just clicked.  An excellent example of meeting someone at the right moment – – and God's timing – – is when I was in Oslo.  I had actually messed up some scheduling and had to make other arrangements.  I knew absolutely no one and was starting to feel a little lonely, yet the next girl who checked into the hostel literally right after me was awesome.  We hit it off and had the most amazing day exploring the city together followed by an epic, last-minute concert!  So, no matter the amount of time I have somewhere, I try to make the most of it by doing fun things and inviting people along with for the ride!  No matter the amount of time I have with someone else, I want to make a positive impression because you never know what could come of it.

 

Why not go for it? 

I don't know what's going to unfold in the next day, month, year...  But I'm ready!  I'm in a healthy state in all aspects and am confident.  Who knows?! Maybe...

I'll love it.

I'll find where I want to live next or realize that I should stay in Texas.

I'll find that I don't like it and move onto the next thing.

a guy will pull hard on my heartstrings... and something will come of it.

I will get that pet. 

I'll do all sorts of awesomeness all over the States. 

my professional skills will go through the roof.

I'll make a lot of new friends and keep old ones close. 

my Faith in God will become stronger. 

 

Fearless. Free. Humble. Excited. Blessed. Loved. Adventurous. Peaceful.

Living the abundant life God has given me :)