So, it's that time again. Time for a change of scenery! I have officially lived away from home now for 8 years and am finally ready to return to the great state of Texas. In this past 8 years I have lived in two of the largest and most over populated cities in the country - New York, NY and Los Angeles, CA.
Some of you might recall my last blog "ashleyinla" and the tales of adventure in my new home. My oh my, how things have changed! I left New York with a mission to find a more simple life and peaceful state of mind. I'm sure most of you knew that LA would not fit that bill but I appreciate everyone letting me give it a shot. To be honest, it was amazing at first. I could drive to the grocery store and no longer had to lug my bags up and down the subway stairs. I watched the sunset over the Pacific Ocean and Clementine and I played with dogs in parks across the city. It was sunny here and the weather was perfect. But then reality set in. I didn't live near the beach and once I got a "real" job the time and energy required to do the things that brought me happiness just ceased to exist. I started to see the flaws in this city - the traffic, the smog that we lie and call "marine layer" (but mommy...why is it brown?) and the people that come here from across the world in search of their 15 minutes of fame. I don't want to diss LA too much though - there are awesome people, places and things to do here. Thanks, Jason K for always reminding me of that! Nonetheless, I'm tired of it all. Well, I'm not tired of the myriad of food options or the friends that I have made but the rest of it I can do without!
Most importantly, I have realized that I've consumed myself with work and only work for the past few years. I have Max now and I am so thankful (and lucky!). He has made me remember that time should not be invested solely in work or climbing the corporate ladder but in the people that you love. The majority of the people that I love live in Texas (no offense to loved ones in NY and here in LA). My family is in Texas and I finally grew up enough to realize how important family is! So now, in addition to still seeking out that more simple life I am ready to find that balance
between being great at my job (no really, I'm pretty good!) and being a better girlfriend, sister, daughter, grand daughter and aunt.
So here it goes - in 4.5 weeks Max, Clementine and I will make the drive back half way across the country to make Austin, Texas our new home. I'll still work for Live Nation, for those of you wondering. :)
This blog will chronicle our last month here and the new adventures.
xoxo Ashley
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