I'm still here, or perhaps I should say I am back

I know its been a while since my last post and for my huge contingent of, is it 5 followers?, I apologize. I just have not wanted to write or post anything unless it had some meaning or could be of interest.

A new chapter of my life was supposed to begin this year in Southern California. I flew cross country in the middle of March with all my belongings lagging behind on a truck. I was certainly nervous, but looking forward to a new beginning (and warm weather!). Little did I know that I would be driving cross country headed back east in early May.

What happened? Unexpected circumstances led to the difficult decision to come back East. Was it the right decision? I think so, but I have days when I question my choice. Will I go back West? Someday.

Since I have been back I have found myself reflecting quite a bit. I guess you can do that when you are unemployed and spending most of your days at the beach, a perfect place for that sort of thing. My new chapter feels like it is on hold until I am back in the working world contributing to society. Friends and family have repeatedly encouraged me to enjoy this time, and not push myself too hard to get back to work, but I have never been one to just sit around (unless there is sand or water nearby or a good movie to see or a book to read). But, having all of this time to think and connect with friends and colleagues has led to a new thought. I am beginning to realize that the first page of this new chapter can be whatever I choose it to be! Hmm...this is such an interesting thought and very freeing.


I can travel, move to any state I want, create a new business, start a entirely new career, take up a new hobby/sport, go back to school, reinvent myself. Of course a lot of these ideas take money, which when you don't have a job can present a problem, but alas, I have always been resourceful and one who can make things happen even under unlikely circumstances.

Will I do some or all of these things? You bet...I've already checked some of the smaller ones off my list. I shouldn't have needed it, but it took extreme circumstances for me to realize I am in charge of the book of my life, so what happens in the next chapter is entirely up to me...