365 Days: My Next Stop

Over the last few months I have had such a busy heart. This heart of mine was begging for more adventure while pleading that I don’t make anymore changes in my life. I was longing for stillness while mentally having my bags packed for the next opportunity. I was making pro and con lists for multiple different potential places to go next. While this decision has been solely mine, it has taken a village of support to get here. After endless hours of conversations, lots of internal battles, and LOTS of list making, budgeting and questions asked I have decided to move to Phoenix, Arizona at the end of this summer.

You read it right: THIS GIRL IS GOING TO ARIZONA!

I was/am incredibly nervous about this move but I also feel such a sense of peace over it. I have been through and seen a lot of shit in my 22 years. I feel like at this point…I can do anything for 365 days, including a move across the country. My heart longs for mountains and adventure. My brain is begging for a change of environment. I truly believe this move is going to allow me (force me) to change in ways I’ve been afraid to take initiative of to do on my own. Positive changes are what I am seeking. I will be within miles of endless mountains to hike, hours away from California to be at the beach, and just 20 minutes from an international airport when my Indiana roots are calling for a visit home. If I don’t go and do this now…I’m not entirely sure I ever will.