I remember combing through my brother's bookshelves when I was younger, looking for something to catch my attention. There were many books of NON-interest to me. They were either too difficult, too boring, or just plain dumb in my seven year old opinion. But there came a moment that my literary world was changed....the moment I first opened a Choose Your Own Adventure Book. This particular book was about a house fire, and I was being confronted with the toughest decision I had ever faced..... would I go back into the burning house to save the cat, or escape?? Talk about moral conflict! This series fascinated me, as it opened a world of options. You could choose your own book, your own journey within the book, and ultimately your own result.
Well folks, Eric and I are choosing our own adventure! Each stage in our relationship has brought with it options. Want to go on a blind date with your college friend's brother?? YES! Then turn to page 6. Want to get engaged and spend the rest of your lives together?? YES! Then turn to page 25. Want to live in separate states once you are married?? NO! Then turn to page 40 to move to New York City instead!
Let me tell you, moving to New York City was the right choice, and boy was it an exciting chapter! We have had such a phenomenal time exploring the city, getting to know married life, and just spending time together. We have learned a ton from our jobs and the rigorous city life. But, like all good chapters of a Choose Your Own Adventure book, we have recently been faced with another huge decision. To stay in New York City and continue this path, turn to page 50. To return to Indiana...a place you know and love....filled with people you know and love....and jobs you know you will love....and a yard your dog knows and loves...and cars...and community...and...you get the point...turn to page 64. When we saw the two options laid out before us, we knew which one we wanted. We feel like we have put ourselves fully into our time out here, but we are ready to be back in Indiana. We aren't sure all that the next chapter will hold, but we are excited to find out.
For those of you that are curious, this is what we DO know (though in a Choose Your Own Adventure, all things are subject to change!). Eric has been asked to partner with a couple of local businessmen to do financial consulting in the clean tech industry. This is very exciting for him, as it is right up his alley! I am currently looking for a temporary teaching position for the remainder of this school year, and I will return to teaching in Washington Township in the fall. I am looking forward to a few weeks off before any of that begins:). We will temporarily be living with Eric's parents in Zionsville, while we figure out our next step in the housing department. Our last days of work here in New York are February 18th, and we drive back on the 19th.
It is sad to end this chapter, but we are so excited to start the next one. Do you want to know HOW excited????
This excited!!!!!
