Moving Forward.

Last week I finally got rid of my meth neighbors, I moved into an apartment complex right off of Lexington Road. This road provides easy access to the rest of the city that I love. I am the first person to live in this unit, I have an in unit washer and dryer, and a beautiful view, by all accounts an upgrade. I had been putting off complex living, trading it for duplex living in old shotgun houses with lots of local personality. Unfortunately, I have not had the best luck with neighbors. In a lot of ways this move symbolizes growing up for me. Giving up my expectations of living somewhere completely unique to move somewhere practical. The truth in this move, and I feel, in life, is that I have this space that I get to make my own.

It is so easy to sit back and just let life happen to you, to keep it clinical and not make it your home. It has been hard for me to remember that life is not just a series of scenarios that happen to me but also the steps I intentionally take and my reactions to each event. Although it can be an overwhelming reality to think you may have some responsibility, it can also be super empowering! I’ve realized that I get intimidated by the idea that I have the steering wheel. Being an anxious introvert, it can be hard to step out of my comfort zone. So I’ve decided to challenge myself to break down the barriers of my comfort zone and make the most of my life while I have it. My life, just like my new apartment, is a space for me to make unique and decorate with my experiences.