Wednesday, January 19, 2011

The Great Unknown

While looking through peoples blogs and basically being a peeping tom into the lives of strangers, I can’t help but wonder if I’m missing out on life.  There are so many places in the World to chose to be so why am I here?  I can’t seem to think of any other reason accept comfort- or maybe the word is security? I know this place…I was born here….raised here….have family and friends here- all of which are a crutches to the so called “real life”.  It’s hard to admit that but if I’m being honest with myself, then I know it’s true and I need to figure out what I’m afraid of so I can fix it and finally get out there into the great unknown.  People are doing it every day so why aren’t I? 




  





3 comments:

  1. Dont worry..you arent alone when it comes to this. I often think the same!! Although I have been all over the world with my military career, I always remind myself of where I came from. The place where we both reside isn't too bad of a place at all!! I mean you gotta admit that the weather here is very nice most of the year.

    I must say that have you ever thought about going into the military?? Even if its only for a few years or so...it will definately give you that opportunity of travel!!!

    Wishing you the best BECK!!!!

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  2. Thanks J! I was actually in ROTC in college...the plan was to get into the air force, but unfortunently I have a medical problem in my muscles and they wont take me. Thats how I ended up with a marketing degree, but everything worked out and things happen for a reason. =) You're right about one thing though...we do have great weather! I appreciate your words of encouragement more then you know!

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  3. I just read this and it reminded me of me. Sure, this comment is MONTHS after the fact but my opinion and I are here to respond! I think everyone is scared to leave behind what they've known and to venture out and explore the unknown. I was scared to death to move to a new place where I had no friends but as with most things, you get used to it. Yes, I moved here with someone and that made it easier so I think a good plan for you is to choose a place where you know someone so that it makes things less frightening. I don't think you'll ever have to worry about failing because you're smart and you're excellent with people so finding a new job and new friends won't be hard for you! When you finally do get back out into the workforce, maybe you should take the plunge and choose a new locale. It's a hard decision to come to but one I don't think you'll ever regret. And that, my friend, is my two pennies.

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