Here's the disclaimer... this post is not about dating. There may be mention of relationships but it's not about that. It's just about decisions.
I recently came to the realization that I want to leave Santa Barbara. Actually, this has been brewing in my gut for a while now. First it was the anticipation of transferring to a 4-year university. That dream was crushed by massive amounts of debt that I would have incurred. The next wave of wanting to leave came with the Isla Vista shooting. Everyone wanted to get out after that. It just isn't natural. The most recent wave of longing for an exodus came today when I realized that after this last semester at SBCC, there is no real reason for me to sick around. I have literally finished what I came here to do. I completed my Associate degree and made it in California (HA! Suck it Kris).
So I'm on the Now what train. In December I have a few options. I could pack up my car and go to Arizona to join my family for the winter, stay in Santa Barbara or go visit the multitudes of friends that are stationed all around the country.
At this point, the third option is sounding pretty great. Staying in Santa Barbara is a good option. I have a steady job and great friends here. But I would only be staying for that. It just feels like it's time to move on to the next adventure.
I could go to Arizona.... nope.
Visiting friends around the country. So... Texas, Washington, Colorado, Wyoming, Ohio, Michigan, New York and Pennsylvania... That's looking pretty good right now.
So, friends, are you ready?
I recently came to the realization that I want to leave Santa Barbara. Actually, this has been brewing in my gut for a while now. First it was the anticipation of transferring to a 4-year university. That dream was crushed by massive amounts of debt that I would have incurred. The next wave of wanting to leave came with the Isla Vista shooting. Everyone wanted to get out after that. It just isn't natural. The most recent wave of longing for an exodus came today when I realized that after this last semester at SBCC, there is no real reason for me to sick around. I have literally finished what I came here to do. I completed my Associate degree and made it in California (HA! Suck it Kris).
So I'm on the Now what train. In December I have a few options. I could pack up my car and go to Arizona to join my family for the winter, stay in Santa Barbara or go visit the multitudes of friends that are stationed all around the country.
At this point, the third option is sounding pretty great. Staying in Santa Barbara is a good option. I have a steady job and great friends here. But I would only be staying for that. It just feels like it's time to move on to the next adventure.
I could go to Arizona.... nope.
Visiting friends around the country. So... Texas, Washington, Colorado, Wyoming, Ohio, Michigan, New York and Pennsylvania... That's looking pretty good right now.
So, friends, are you ready?