Five years ago, I rented the smallest uHaul that was available. I packed up my bed, dresser, a tv, and my clothes, and left my small town of Breaux Bridge, La and headed west on I-10 towards the massive city of Houston, Tx.
I had no idea what I was getting myself into but I knew that I needed to change my life. I was in search of adventure, fun, a career, a new outlook on life, and maybe even love. I had too many difficult experiences in my late teens and early twenties and I knew that if I stayed in Louisiana, I would become this bitter person who didn't appreciate and take each day as a gift. That was the last thing I wanted.
So, I moved and it wasn't always easy. I learned that no matter where you are, problems still follow and life is life... There will always be good and bad. The trick is how you deal with it all.
As we leave Texas today, my heart can't help but break a little. Louisiana will always be my home but Texas has done a damn good job taking care of me. The girl that I was five years ago when I first arrived is not the same woman that is leaving today. I feel like I have learned so much about myself, how I choose to live each day, and how I love and accept love.
I can't believe that we are leaving. I am grateful for each person that has touched my life during my path through Texas and for all of the Texas memories that will be carefully guarded in a special part of my heart.
I have no clue what's in store for us as we embark on this new journey, but if it's near as good as these past few years... Well, I can't complain one bit!
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