Here’s to Change
Posted on | September 26, 2012 | 9 Comments
The last two or three days have been the first really fall like days this year. I am always sad (heartbroken, even) to see summer end. But it’s also exciting. I’m not sure I could ever live someplace where the seasons didn’t change. I’m a creature who craves change. I like variety and absolutely loathe the feeling of being bored or trapped. This is why I move every two years. I feed on the newness. A new place to make a home and a new corner of New York City to get to know. This is also why I have ended up in the line of work that I have. Because I’m a freelancer, I’m always in a state of limbo-ishness. Who knows what job will pop up next? Or when the current gig will end? It’s exciting and scary at times. But it keeps things interesting, which is important to this lady. And don’t even get me started on what this addiction to change means for my poor love life. I’m not in the mood to cover that today.
So, I’ve been at this current apartment for two years now and I’ve signed on to stay for another six months. (Amy factoid: that’s the longest I’ve lived anywhere since I left for college) In the next six months I plan on deciding what to do next. This could mean mixing things up and moving to Brooklyn. And it could mean staying in my beloved West Village. Time will tell. But I hope you’ll stick around to help me figure it all out. And in the meantime my need for change drove me to take down all the art on the wall behind my couch and paint a brand new, giant chalkboard for doodling and other various fun. And the beauty of a chalkboard? It’s so very easy to change.
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September 26th, 2012 @ 3:21 pm
I still do freelance copywriting on top of everything else, just as a back-up to keep the books balanced. It is nerve wracking to know if/when the next gig will pop up!
Good for you on signing the lease for 6 more months. Gives you time to figure out what you really want. Unlike you, I hope I never have to move again (unless I buy that lake house I dream about every night — I’d keep it as a vacation home, though). I love my farm way too much! It feels like a giant hug whenever I walk in the door.
September 26th, 2012 @ 3:24 pm
Change is fantastic! I almost could have written that whole first paragraph- I always blame my fickle nature on being a Gemini
And chalkboard paint is such a cool idea. I was wondering if that was your wall when I first saw the picture!
September 26th, 2012 @ 3:44 pm
@Deanna – If you find a place you love, why leave? Maybe I’m still searching for that place.
@Christy – Hm, at least you have an excuse. Not sure if I can blame it on scorpio-ness or not. Yes, the new chalkboard is amazing. Maybe I’ll just paint my whole apt in chalkboard paint? Ok, maybe not.
September 26th, 2012 @ 4:30 pm
I was starting to wonder where you’d gone! Glad to see you back here. Fall makes me feel like I have a whole new lease on life, but especially this year. Here’s to some good changes – and hopefully some that include Brooklyn
September 26th, 2012 @ 5:13 pm
@Ali – I know. I’m still here! Still truckin’. Good changes indeed, my friend. xo
September 26th, 2012 @ 6:20 pm
I love the chalkboard idea! Splendid! I’m a lover of change too, I can’t even have the same breakfast two days in a row…lol. The way I see it, you’re doing something different by staying for another six months, maybe that’s the seed for some other change that will come for you.
September 26th, 2012 @ 6:22 pm
@The Savory and The Beautiful – Oddly, I am totally fine with having the exact same breakfast every single day. And yes, you’re right. The answer will come to me. I’m sure of it. (I’m totally not sure of it, btw)
October 1st, 2012 @ 7:08 pm
I’m ready for a move too — and I haven’t even been in my place a full year yet. I vote Brooklyn for you and Europe for me. That way, we can swap homes and each have somewhere fantastic to go. Good plan?
October 1st, 2012 @ 7:13 pm
@Brandi – Exxxxxxcellent idea. I am loving my mental picture of you in Europe.