I Like September

As the rain peppered my window this morning I welcomed the sound and the thought of fall lingering into place. All through life we face transitions and just as the seasons change these transitions make us stronger and more adaptable to the next phase. The month of September has always held some significance to me as it is the month of my birth. That said, it always becomes a month to reflect on where I have been the past year and where I am going within the next. However, two years ago my move to Austin added more significance to the month of September - in just a few days I will reach my two year mark in this vibrant city.


Personally, my birthday has and always will have its place as a yearly milestone, but with each passing year it has become less and less important. On the other hand, the anniversary of my move here has become extremely important to me. It would be hard to convey the meaning of all the thoughts, fears, excitement and new experiences, that have passed through my days over the last two years in Austin. However, I would be lying if I didn't say that each day here I have gained a bit more confidence in myself and I feel like I have grown as a person during this block of time as well.

Life began for me in a small town - Dawson Springs, Kentucky was my home for eighteen years and some change. In my heart that will always be home, my family lives there and it was there in that quaint little town that me and my friends cast our dreams on shooting stars and skipping rocks. It will always be there that my mind goes back to. After leaving home I lived in Murray, Kentucky while attending college and later I lived in Nashville, Tennessee. Both places that I loved and enjoyed and have strong ties with many fond memories and friends that are still in each of those cities. But two years ago on a "wing and a prayer," as they say, I left my comfort zone and moved to Austin. A decision that I was confident about but still had my fair share of anxiety toward. Fortunately, this move has been a successful move for me. Looking back on the past two years is a pleasure thinking about all the new experiences and people that have come into my life. Experiences and people that have challenged me, inspired me, and helped me to recognize that life has to be lived.

I have taken a sabbatical of sorts from blogging over the last couple of weeks - but as this month peaks near two very important dates in my life, I feel recharged and ready to tap at these keys again. I feel like life is good and that I have been very fortunate. I know that there are things that I need to work harder at, new things that will be learned, new experiences to have, as well as new people to meet. Those things will fall into place as they always do - and as they do I hope that I allow myself to embrace them with a renewed sense of self and a vigor that reaches out to the stars.

Twenty nine here I come, I can't believe I am saying that, and here's to two awesome years in Austin!