Crossroad
I'm standing at a crossroad right now: should I stay or should I go? Big question, big decision. Staying means same ol' same ol'; going means new. Staying means security and comfort; going means uncertainty and unknown. Staying means family and friends; going means breaking their heart (and mine). Staying means digging a deeper rut; going means blazing an entirely new trail. Staying means continuing to write my life in ditto marks; going means creating an entirely different story. Staying means telling myself I would've made it; going means proving it. Staying means always wondering and wishing I had tried; going means facing my fears and standing on my own.
It's a big decision. And I'm going.
It's a big decision. And I'm going.
posted by kcterrilynn at 9:06 AM
9 Comments:
where are you going? is a guy involved? is it for a new job? details please!
But I wanted to be vague! ;)
I'm moving to Denver, no there's not a guy involoved (well, there is possibly a guy to be involved with, but that's not a factor in the move) and no, I don't have a job. Yet. I just want something different, something new. Denver is a gorgeous place and it feels like home to me. It's scary as hell to move your life, but the Universe seems to be pointing me in that direction right now...
KC...you realize you are going into enemy territory. i mean a chiefs fan in bronco territory?!?!? will you still wear your chiefs apparel around denver? will you still blog? when are you moving?
Carl- Answers in order:
1) You ain't kidding about enemy territory! And you can bet your ass I'll still wear my Chiefs stuff...gotta support your team. Besides, I'm sure my brothers will have me swear to the following: "I, kcterrilynn, do hereby swear on the family Chiefs season tickets to remain a loyal, faithful and die-hard Chiefs fan, even in the heart of fuckin' Broncos country. I promise to proudly wear the red and yellow colors of my team, regardless of any dirty looks those Mile-High folks in orange shoot my direction. I will dutifully fly a Chiefs flag on game day. I will honor the Arrowhead traditions of tailgating, the 'First Down' chant and most of all, inserting 'CHIEFS' at the end of the National Anthem. This I vow in the names of Len Dawson, Hank Strahm, and Lamar Hunt."
2) I'm not planning on giving up blogging anytime soon. Even though I've been slacking on posts lately, I still check everyone out daily. I love the different styles, points of views and advice my blogging friends have. Also, I figure it'll be a great way for my KC family/friends to know how I'm doing. (Quick subject shift: What about you and blogging? You've mentioned several times that you might stop. For what it's worth, I hope you don't...) Okay, back to our original programming...
3) As for when I'm moving, I don't have a date in stone yet, but it's looking like mid-July/early August.
Whew! Got a bit long-winded there, didn't I? :)
yay for something different and new beginnings. i've only heard wonderful things about living in denver and just because they have a suck ass football team, should deter you. love #1 steeler fan! :)
Abq- Hell yeah, I whole-heartedly second your anti-Bronco sentiment! Like Carl said, I'll be in the heart of enemy territory, but I promise to never surrender.
Wait, you're the #1 Steeler fan? For the last 4 years I would've sworn it was my bro-in-law! Really, to me it doesn't matter who anyone is a fan of as long as they're a true fan...not a Johnny-come-lately when a team starts to win or a fair weather fan who bails after a few losses. I get my rabid Chiefs love from my dad. He went to every home game for over 20 years, whether they were winning or losing. He taught me well: you don't boo your own team (no matter what boneheaded play they make); you're always in your seat in time for the National Anthem; and no matter how bad the game is, you never leave early.
Yes, even with their suck ass team, Denver is a great place. My best friend has lived there for 5 years and everytime I visit I come away wanting to move there. Finally, after this latest trip, I asked myself instead of wishing, why I didn't just do it? All of a sudden, it seemed that everything was pointing me in that direction. I'll be sad to leave my family and friends, but at the same time I'm really excited to see what lies ahead, you know? Anyway, thanks for the support on the move; it helps calm the scary factor.
Actually, Denver is farther away and thus, the wrong direction. ;)
i might be moving to chicago. i don't know anyone in chicago but it would be an awesome job. i heard chicago is a whole lot of fun. i have tonsillitis.
normie- I agree with the 'what ifs'...what good is that? My family is behind me, just sad I'll be far away.
tiny- I hear that, babe. Maybe you'll get a wild hair and decide to head west for a visit. Ever been to Colorado?
Spacks- sorry to hear you're under the weather. Being sick sucks. I've never been to Chicago...although I hear it's a rockin' town.
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