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I Was So Lost, But Now I Believe

Saturday, April 21, 2012

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[A jade plant, for luck, at my friend Tina's house, taken March 2012.]

I quit my job today.

Not in a "see you never, I'm leaving" sort of way, but I gave my notice. On May fifteenth I'll be closing the book on my coffee shop career. It has served me well, to be a barista while I was a student, but I'll not be a student for much longer, and it's time for something else. 

This summer is going to bring a lot of changes.

I'm moving back to the lake. Rob is going to China, then to live and work in northern Virginia for seven months. I am so proud of him for landing a great job that he's excited about. I am so excited to one day feel what it's like to be excited about a career. I feel lucky to be able to say that in all the uncertainty that clouds my future, he is one thing that I can always be sure of. So I'm going to live with my parents while he starts this new job.

Until then, I'm not sure what my plan is. I haven't found a job for myself in Roanoke, yet, but I feel good about it. I'm really learning to let go and trust in the universe/God's plan for me. There's really only so much you can do so far in advance. I know that there will be writing. There will be time with my family. There will be food. There will be love. 

And then, a permanent home together; time for me to finally start a career of my own; somewhere to put down roots. These are the things that await us.

I can wait another year.

24 comments:

  1. I love Dashboard! Also, this post is awesome. It's so hard to just go with the flow sometimes, but it sounds like you have a great attitude about it!

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  2. ur attitude of acceptance and hope in the midst of change of very refreshing. God definitely has a plan for you and your future! it will be exciting to see what happens!

    and ps. a dashboard flashback is ALWAYS a good idea. so thanks for that :)

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  3. i just know that things are going to turn out awesome for the both of you! if you ever need to vent, holler at me :)

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  4. Congrats! As hard and nostalgic as it get when you leave a job, I ALWAYS find something cathartic about just being free from one - no matter how much I loved it. I know the future seems scary right now, but you're such a patient person that I bet it will go so well! Can't wait to hear about your adventures this summer - we should definitely do something this summer as well! (Now that I'm of legal age!)

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  5. Wow! That is all so much to hope for and look forward to. It will be interesting to see what this year of waiting holds.

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  6. i remember feeling so overwhelmed about graduating and starting a career. i didn't know where to start but everything fell in place as it should. there is such a sense of freedom in starting over too. the possibilities are endless! you got this!

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  7. I'm waiting too :) Can't wait to feel what it's like to land that "dream job," but in the meantime I'm also open to that "good enough for now" job as well...wherever it is.

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  8. Exciting! I think change is good sometimes, even if it is a bit scary. :)

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  9. "I feel lucky to be able to say that in all the uncertainty that clouds my future, he is one thing that I can always be sure of"

    yes yes yes. this is exactly where i am too and even though it must be scary for you to have him leaving for a little bit, and you to not have concrete job plans, you know it'll all be okay. i know it'll all be okay. we are lucky to have that security in love to know it'll all turn out alright. probably better than we can even imagine.

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  10. Major props to you for being so patient and calm about this all - I'd be freaking out! I think it's lovely though that you're able to let go and just go where life takes you, and so exciting to see where that is! Best of wishes!

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  11. I'm proud of you for chasing your dream, girl. It's so important - I have always been a dream chaser and I believe fully in paving your own path.

    Lots of luck!!! <3

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  12. Good look with everything you do! I'm sure you can handle anything you want to.
    And I'm excited to follow you along your journey :)

    xx Nora

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  13. Change is good, especially coming into summer. Makes everything feel new and fresh. I wish you luck with it all.

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  14. I'm glad you have a plan, I think that helps change feel a little more comfortable. I think taking steps down your dream career path is a great change and I'm sure it was scary! It will be hard to be apart from Rob, but I bet the time will fly with all of these big changes going on.

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  15. Wow big step! Isn't it exciting when your life can take ANY direction?

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  16. Exciting changes! And I love your attitude. It is good to just see what happens and not try to control every little thing :).

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  17. This is beautifully written. What you said, " I feel lucky to be able to say that in all the uncertainty that clouds my future, he is one thing that I can always be sure of," really made me think. Even having a "career," I am constantly questioning myself, my choice. I definitely feel like my future is full of those clouds of uncertainty. Sometimes I wish I had the ability to just up and go...move to a new place. You reminded me though that I am so lucky to have D...I am sure of him and the wonderful life we have together. Thanks for this :)

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  18. Sometimes it's beneficial once you take a step forward, to take one backward, just to assess what your game plan is and what you want for your future is where you're going. Love your plan!

    -Loree

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  19. Thanks so much for linking up to the Sunday Blog Hop. I am of course following you.

    Danielle @ Blissful and Domestic
    www.blissfulanddomestic.com

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  20. Good luck with this new amazing and exciting adventure!

    There are so many good things that are waiting ahead of you. Enjoy the time with your family!

    http://unpublishedworksofme.blogspot.co.uk/

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  21. I am really excited for you, sweetie!!! Change is always good and good luck on your adventure. Have a wonderful Monday morning. xo

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  22. Good for you- such an exciting time! It's hard to remember this, but things work out for a reason.

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  23. Congrats on a brave new start! My husband and I had an awkward period right after grad school when we were trying to figure out jobs and life and i was living with my parents. But three years later, we're celebrating our two year anniversary and loving the careers we prepared for. It takes a little patience but everything will come together!

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  24. I just stumbled upon your blog. Such a fun time of changes. I remember going through those exact changes and I have to tell you that trusting in God's plan for my life was the only peace that I had. :) He doesn't let you down and will provide for you far beyond your imagination if you put your trust in Him alone :)

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