Now that I had decided to start a new chapter in my life outside of Utah, it was time to start doing research. Where to go, jobs, cost of living, connections within people I know, etc. I was considering San Fransisco, Sacramento, Phoenix, and even Las Vegas. That's when things started falling into place, one by one.
First, I won free airfare from SouthWest Airlines. Next, the process FINALLY went through and I'd finally be receiving some back money that was owed to me, a little over $2,000. This would allow me to not only fund my initial move out of Utah, but repay my debts to my close friends. Then, a chance conversation with a friend of over 10 years. He had moved out of Utah about five years ago, and relocated to Chicago. A city I had never even considered. I explained everything that was going on, and the first words out of his mouth were to the tone of the fact that I needed out of Utah, and he was happy to help. He offered to let me stay with him while I got myself settled and a strong foundation of self-sufficiency.
As if the universe was giving me one last chance to launch, the puzzle pieces of how to leave Utah had put themselves together. Now it was time to act. I started to wrap up my affairs, and spending quality time with as many of my friends and family as possible before it was time to leave. Somehow, through all of these final moments, I had nothing but an amazingly strong positive feeling. No fear, no anxiety, just the incredible sensation that I was doing the right thing and most importantly for the right reason.
Energy had started to come back to me. I was sleeping better, I was happier, more focused, and driven. I did have a moment of emotion, the day of my going away party. It was to be expected with the loved ones who have been supporting me. For the most part, however, everything was just working out in very incredible ways.
The flight to Chicago was amazing, and arriving here and traveling to my new home continued to feel more and more like the perfect fit. I made friends the very first night I was here, a trend that remains steady still to this day. I haven't gone a single day since my arrival without making at least one new friend. I have already been invited into a circle of friends who spend time together doing fun things. Movie nights on Tuesdays, various activities on the weekend, and so on. All of this had happened within my first week. An amazing hint of foreshadowing that stays true day by day.
I live in an amazing neighborhood, and have been completely surprised by the community surrounding me in such a positive way. Even more, is that I've been surprised in the changes immediately happening within myself, my mind, my heart, my personality. Great changes in myself in every way.
The third and final piece of this post will be completed in the days to come, as there's SO much more to tell now that I have finally arrived!
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